You told some of his story... here is more about the ending and a couple photos:

Leo Kincaid Greenlees

Birth: 06 June 1911 (It states " Other Country")

Death: 17 Feb 1988

SS# 081445620

SS Death Index states:

Last residence Brooklyn, Kings, New York USA

Burial: Modesto, Stanislaus County, California USA 

Leo Greenless, W. Glen How, Nathan H. Knorr, Percy Chapman

Governing Body member Leo K. Greenlees was forced to resign and leave Bethel in late 1984. He entered the Toronto, Canada Bethel in 1936, eventually becoming treasurer of the Canadian branch and of the IBSA of Canada. In 1964 he went to Brooklyn Bethel, and in 1965 was elected as a director of the Society's New York corporation. As a director Greenlees automatically became a "governing body" member when that body was formally instituted in 1971. He often spoke at Gilead graduations, and was the concluding speaker for the day at the Watchtower Centennial business meeting at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 6, 1984. A 1982 Watchtower mentions him as being on the Teaching Committee of the Governing Body. Greenlees' last mention in Watchtower publications is in the December 1, 1984 Watchtower where he is said to have passed out diplomas at the September Gilead graduation. In late 1984, Greenlees was allegedly convicted by the rest of the Governing Body of molesting a ten year old boy. The boy's parents had complained to the Society and it took action. Greenlees was a friend of the family and often visited them. After leaving Bethel Greenlees served as a Special Pioneer and eventually an elder in the "Downtown" congregation in New Orleans, Louisiana. He died in the late 1980s. Interestingly, the boy who Greenlees molested applied for Bethel service a few years later, around 1991, and was rejected.


Note how Greenlees for instance, just disappeared from mention in Watchtower literature after 1984, and a January 1, 1986 WT article (p. 13), soon enough after that to be extremely suggestive, commented that: "Shocking as it is, even some who have been prominent in Jehovah's organization have succumbed to immoral practices, including homosexuality, wife swapping, and child molesting."

If someone calls Brooklyn Bethel and asks the Public Affairs Office about Chitty or Greenlees, it’s likely that the response will be, “We cannot comment on such personal matters.” However, if one were to make inquiry about someone who has never been accused of such bad conduct, and who is unlikely to be so tainted because of their general reputation, the PA Office’s response would be outright denial.

 

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Obituary:
Note that the obituary does not include the fact that Greenlees was one of the Governing Body of JWs "at the World Headquarters" for over 20 years. 

GREENLEES, Leo Kincaid - Unexpectedly at his home in Ceres, California, died of a stroke. He was hospitalized at Modesta for only one day before passing away the 18th of February, 1988. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland 77 years ago but immigrated to Canada in 1929. In 1931 he took up the full-time Ministry as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. His ministry extended across Canada including many years at the Branch Office of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society in Toronto. For over 20 years, he served at the World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses and travelled extensively around the world in an official capacity. He continued in the full-time service until his death. He leaves two sisters and two brothers and several nephews and nieces. He was well loved and appreciated by all he touched in his life. A memorial service will be held in Modesto, California on Saturday, February 20, 1988.
 

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Greenlees had moved to the San Diego area after being quietly ousted from the Governing Body.
 

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Feel free to start a post and/or write up an article on here for any member above not linked where we can compile historical information.

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Initially, the Governing Body directly appointed all congregation elders.[57] By 1975, the appointment of elders and ministerial servants was said to be "made directly by a governing body of spirit-anointed elders or by them through other elders representing this body."[58] In 2001, The Watchtower, stated:
 

• Today, therefore, the Governing Body appoints qualified brothers at the branches to represent it in making appointments of elders and ministerial servants. Care is taken that those acting representatively on behalf of the Governing Body clearly understand and follow the Scriptural guidelines for making such appointments. ...[R]ecommendations for appointment of overseers and ministerial servants are submitted to a branch office... Certain appointments may be transmitted by a letter bearing an official stamp from a legal entity. Such a letter may be used to appoint more than one brother in the congregation.[59]

The Governing Body continues to directly appoint branch office committee members and traveling overseers,[60] and only such direct appointees are described as "representatives of the Governing Body."[61][62] The April 1, 2007 The Watchtower stated that "the vast majority of [congregation elders] are appointed by representatives of the Governing Body".[63] 

 

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The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses is the ruling council of Jehovah's Witnesses[1] based in Brooklyn, New York. The body assumes responsibility for formulating policy and doctrines, producing material for publications and conventions, and administering its worldwide branch office staff.[2][3] Members of the Governing Body say they are followers of Christ rather than religious leaders.[4] One member explained the Governing Body as being "Guardians of the Doctrine" when under oath in Australia in 2015.[119]
Its size has varied, from seven (2010–2012)[5] to eighteen (1974–1980)[6]members.[7][8] As of October 2012, there are eight members.[5] Members of the Governing Body are not elected; membership is only possible by invitation of existing members.[9]Updated: Current list of the Governing Body as of October 2014

History

The Governing Body in 1975

Since its incorporation in 1884, the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania has been directed by a president and board of directors. Until January 1976, the president exercised complete control of doctrines, publications and activity of the Watch Tower Society and the religious denominations with which it was connected—the Bible Students and Jehovah's Witnesses.[10][11][12]
When the Society's second president, J.F. Rutherford, encountered opposition from directors in 1917, he dismissed them; in 1925 he overruled the Watch Tower Society's editorial committee—selected by Charles Taze Russell to have editorial control of The Watch Tower after his death—when it opposed publication of an article that altered doctrines on Bible chronology related to 1914. In 1931, the editorial committee was dissolved.[13][14] 

as of 2013

In 1943 The Watchtower described the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society as the "legal governing body" of anointed Jehovah's Witnesses.[15] A year later, in an article opposing the democratic election of congregation elders, the magazine said the appointment of congregation servants was the duty of "a visible governing body under Jehovah God and his Christ."[16] For several years, the role and specific identity of the governing body remained otherwise undefined. A 1955 organizational handbook stated that "the visible governing body has been closely identified with the board of directors of this corporation."[17] Referring to events related to their 1957 convention, a 1959 publication said "the spiritual governing body of Jehovah’s witnesses watched the developments [then] the president of the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society [acted]."[18] The 1970 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses noted that the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania was the organization used to plan the activity of Jehovah's Witnesses and provide them with "spiritual food", then declared: "So really the governing body of Jehovah's Witnesses is the board of directors of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania."[19]
On October 1, 1971, Watch Tower Society vice-president Frederick Franz addressed the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania corporation in Buckingham, Pennsylvania, stating that the legal corporation of the Watch Tower Society was an "agency" or "temporary instrument" used by the Governing Body on behalf of the"faithful and discreet slave".[20] Three weeks later, on October 20, four additional men joined the seven members of the Society's board of directors on what became known as a separate, expanded Governing Body.[21] The board of directors had until then met only sporadically, usually only to discuss the purchase of property or new equipment, leaving decisions concerning material to be published in Watch Tower Society publications to the president and vice-president, Nathan Knorr and Fred Franz.[20][22] The Watchtower of December 15, 1971 was the first to unambiguously capitalize the term "Governing Body of Jehovah's witnesses" as the defined group leading the religion, with a series of articles explaining its role and its relationship with the Watch Tower Society.[2][23]
The focus on the new concept of "theocratic" leadership was accompanied by statements that the structure was not actually new: The Watch Tower declared that "a governing body made its appearance" some time after the formation of Zion's Watch Tower Society in 1884,[24] though it had not beenreferred to as such at the time.[10]
The article claimed that Watch Tower Society president Charles Taze Russell had been a member of the governing body.[24] The 1972 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses stated that following Rutherford's death in 1942 "one of the first things that the governing body decided upon was the inauguration of the Theocratic Ministry School" and added that the "governing body" had published millions of books and Bibles in the previous thirty years.[25] Raymond Franz has disputed those claims, stating that the actions of presidents Russell, Rutherford and Knorr in overriding and failing to consult with directors proved the Bible Students and Jehovah's Witnesses had been under a monarchical rule until 1976, leaving no decisions to a "governing body".[26]
In 1972, a Question From Readers article in The Watchtower further reinforced the concept of the "Governing Body"; the magazine said the term referred to an agency that administers policy and provides organizational direction, guidance and regulation and was therefore "appropriate, fitting and Scriptural."[23][27]Organizational changes at the highest levels of the Watch Tower Society in 1976 significantly increased the powers and authority of the Governing Body.[28] The body has never had a legal corporate existence and operates through the Watch Tower Society and its board of directors.[29]

Re-organization

After its formal establishment in 1971, the Governing Body met regularly but, according to Raymond Franz, only briefly; Franz claims meetings were sometimes as short as seven minutes,[30] to make decisions about branch appointments and conduct that should be considered disfellowshipping offenses.[31][32] Franz claims that in 1971 and again in 1975, the Governing Body debated the extent of the authority it should be given.[33]

Headquarters purge

Raymond Franz claimed that in 1980, unease with doctrines surrounding the significance of 1914 surfaced within the Governing Body. In February of that year, three Governing Body members—aware that those who had been alive in 1914 were dying out despite the teaching that their generation would live to see Armageddon—proposed a doctrinal change to identify the "generation" who would see Armageddon as those who witnessed the 1957 launch of the Russian satellite Sputnik, which would be considered a 'sign in heaven'.The proposal, which would have extended the deadline for Armageddon by 43 years, failed to gain a majority vote.[36][37] Former Witnesses James Penton and Heather and Gary Botting claimed that internal dissatisfaction with official doctrines continued to grow, leading to a series of secret investigations and judicial hearings. As a result, the Governing Body led a purge of dissenting Brooklyn headquarters staff in April and May 1980.[38][39][40] Raymond Franz claimed he was forced to resign from the Governing Body, and he was later disfellowshipped from the religion. The Watch Tower Society responded with a new, hardened attitude towards the treatment of expelled Witnesses.[38][39][41] In his 1997 study of the religion, Penton concluded that since Raymond Franz's expulsion in 1980, the Governing Body displayed an increased level of conservatism, sturdy resistance to changes of policy and doctrines, and an increased tendency to isolate dissidents within the organization by means of disfellowshipping.[42]

Helpers

The April 15, 1992 issue of The Watchtower carried an article entitled Jehovah’s Provision, the “Given Ones” which drew a parallel between ancient non-Israelites who had been assigned temple duties (the "Nethinim" and "sons of the servants of Solomon") and Witness elders in positions of responsibility immediately under the oversight of the Governing Body who did not profess to be "anointed".[43]Both that issue of The Watchtower and the 1993 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses carried the same announcement:

• In view of the tremendous increase worldwide, it seems appropriate at this time to provide the Governing Body with some additional assistance. Therefore it has been decided to invite several helpers, mainly from among the great crowd, to share in the meetings of each of the Governing Body Committees, that is, the Personnel, Publishing, Service, Teaching, and Writing Committees. Thus, the number attending the meetings of each of these committees will be increased to seven or eight. Under the direction of the Governing Body committee members, these assistants will take part in discussions and will carry out various assignments given them by the committee. This new arrangement goes into effect May 1, 1992. For many years now, the number of the remnant of anointed Witnesses has been decreasing, while the number of the great crowd has increased beyond our grandest expectations.[44][45]

Each of the current Governing Body members served as a committee "helper" before being appointed to the Governing Body itself.[46][47][48] The appointment of helpers to the Governing Body committees was described in 2006 as "still another refinement."[49]

2000 and beyond

Until 2000, the directors and officers of the Watch Tower Society were members of the Governing Body. Since then, members of the ecclesiastical Governing Body have not served as directors of any of the various corporations used by Jehovah's Witnesses, and the Governing Body has delegated such administrative responsibilities to other members of the religion.[50] The current president of the Watch Tower Society, Don A. Adams, is not a member of the Governing Body. As of October 2012, the Governing Body comprises eight members, as shown below.

Governing Body 2003 

Photo shot prior to the death of Guy Pierce in the 2014 release "God's Kingdom Rules!"

One of our favorite moments of Annual Meeting…when all 7 of the Governing Body came out and sang with the Watchtower Chorus the last and newest song called: “Jehovah Is Your Name”….what a powerful and moving 100 Year Celebration! @stephendianna
 

See also

• Organizational structure of Jehovah's Witnesses
• Letters from the Governing Body
• Funeral (Memorial) Programs for late **Governing Body** Members
• How to remember Governing Body Members' names
• Governing Body signing Bibles for public officials
• Residences of the Governing Body
• David H Splane: The Slave Is Not 1900 Years Old - Matt 24v45 -
• Frederick W. Franz was against the formation of a Governing Body

References

1. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 216. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3.
2. "Questions From Readers". The Watchtower: 703. November 15, 1972.
3. "Our active leader today", The Watchtower, September 15, 2010, page 27, "They recognize, however, that Christ is using a small group of anointed Christian men as a Governing Body to lead and direct his disciples on earth."
4. "Bearing Thorough Witness" About God's Kingdom. Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. 2009. p. 110.
5. As of September 2005, twelve members listed (See The Watchtower, March 15, 2006, page 26)
   Schroeder died March 8, 2006. (See The Watchtower, September 15, 2006, page 31)
   Sydlik died April 18, 2006. (See The Watchtower, January 1, 2007, page 8)
   Barber died April 8, 2007. (See The Watchtower, October 15, 2007, page 31)
   Jaracz died June 9, 2010. (See The Watchtower, November 15, 2010, page 23)
   Barr died December 4, 2010. (See The Watchtower, May 15, 2011, page 6)
   Mark Sanderson appointed in September 2012 "A New Member of the Governing Body", The Watchtower, July 15, 2013, page 26.[1]
6. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 217. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3.
7. Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania (2007). Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses. pp. 4, 6.
8. Botting, Heather & Gary (1984). The Orwellian World of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 178. ISBN 0-8020-6545-7.
9. Franz, Raymond (2007). In Search of Christian Freedom. Commentary Press. p. 123. ISBN 0-914675-17-6.
10. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. p. 58.ISBN 0-914675-23-0.
11. Franz, Raymond (2007). In Search of Christian Freedom. Commentary Press. pp. 186, footnote. ISBN 0-914675-17-6.
12. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. pp. 162–163, 214. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3.
13. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. pp. 61–62. ISBN 0-914675-23-0.
14. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 59. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3.
15. The Watchtower. July 15, 1943. page 216, paragraph 24.
16. The Watchtower. November 1, 1944. page 328, paragraph 32.
17. Qualified to be Ministers. Watch Tower Society. 1955. p. 381. cited by Raymond Franz, Crisis of Conscience, page 74
18. "Divine Will International Assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses", The Watchtower, February 15, 1959, page 115, "So with intense interest the spiritual governing body of Jehovah’s witnesses watched the developments... Without delay the president of the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society closed a contract with the owners to use the Polo Grounds simultaneously with Yankee Stadium."
19. Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses. Watch Tower Society. 1970. p. 65.
20. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. p. 57.ISBN 0-914675-23-0.
21. Franz, Raymond. Crisis of Conscience. p. 44. The seven directors at October 20 were Nathan Knorr, Fred Franz, Grant Suiter, Thomas Sullivan, Milton Henschel, Lyman Swingle and John Groh. The additional four to form the Governing Body were William Jackson, Leo Greenlees, George Gangas and Raymond Franz.
22. Testimony by Fred Franz, Lord Strachan vs. Douglas Walsh Transcript, Lord Strachan vs. Douglas Walsh, 1954, as cited by Raymond Franz, Crisis of Conscience, 2007, page 75-76.
23. "Theocratic Organization with Which to Move Forward Now; A Governing Body as Different from a Legal Corporation". The Watchtower. December 15, 1971.
24. "A Governing Body as Different from a Legal Corporation". The Watchtower: 761. December 15, 1971.
25. Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses. 1972. pp. 254–257.
26. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. p. 78.ISBN 0-914675-23-0.
27. "Questions From Readers". The Watchtower: 703. November 15, 1972.
28. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. pp. 44–110. ISBN 0-914675-23-0.
29. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 228. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3.
30. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. p. 45.ISBN 0-914675-23-0.
31. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. p. 46.ISBN 0-914675-23-0.
32. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 215. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3.
33. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. pp. 81–105. ISBN 0-914675-23-0.
34. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. pp. 80–107. ISBN 0-914675-23-0.
35. Jehovah's Witnesses–Proclaimers of God's Kingdom. Watch Tower Society. 1993. pp. 108–109.
36. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 218. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3.
37. Franz, Raymond (1997). Crisis of Conscience. p. 262.
38. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. pp. 117–123. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3.
39. Botting, Heather & Gary (1984). The Orwellian World of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. pp. 158–165. ISBN 0-8020-6545-7.
40. "Witness Under Prosecution", Richard H. Ostling, Anne Constable,//Time// Magazine, February 22, 1982.
41. Franz, Raymond (2007). "11-12". Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press.
42. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. pp. 219, 297–302, 319. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3.
43. "Jehovah’s Provision, the “Given Ones”", The Watchtower, April 15, 1992, pages 16-17
44. "Announcement", The Watchtower, April 15, 1992, page 31
45. "Organizing for Further Expansion", 1993 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses, ©Watch Tower, page 253-254
46. "Governing Body Addition", The Watchtower, November 1, 1994, page 29, "The new member is Gerrit Lösch. ... Lösch has served in the Executive Offices and as an assistant to the Service Committee."
47. "New Members of the Governing Body", The Watchtower, January 1, 2000, page 29, "The new members, all anointed Christians, are Samuel F. Herd; M. Stephen Lett; Guy H. Pierce; and David H. Splane. Samuel Herd ... was also serving as a helper to the Service Committee. Stephen Lett ... was a helper to the Teaching Committee. Guy Pierce ... had been serving as a helper to the Personnel Committee. David Splane ... had been a helper to the Writing Committee."
48. "New Members of the Governing Body", The Watchtower, March 15, 2006, page 26, "Geoffrey W. Jackson and Anthony Morris III—would be added to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. ... In April 2003, [Jackson] became part of the United States Bethel family and began to work in the Translation Services Department. Soon thereafter, Brother Jackson was made a helper to the Teaching Committee of the Governing Body ... 2002 [Morris] worked in the Service Department at Patterson and later as a helper to the Service Committee of the Governing Body."
49. "Walking in the Path of Increasing Light", The Watchtower, February 15, 2006, page 28
50. "How the Governing Body Differs From a Legal Corporation". The Watchtower: 29. 15 January 2001.
51. The Watchtower, May 15, 2008, page 29
52. "How the Governing Body is Organized", The Watchtower, May 15, 2008, page 29.
53. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. pp. 85, 115. ISBN 0-914675-23-0.
54. "A History-Making Meeting", The Watchtower, Aug. 15, 2011, page 21.
55. "Schools That Teach Jehovah's Ways", //2012 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses//, page 13-17.
56. "Theocratic Schools-Evidence of Jehovah's Love", //The Watchtower//, September 15, 2012, page 13-17.
57. "A “Body of Elders” with Rotating Chairmanship", The Watchtower, November 15, 1971, pages 699,700, "how will the “body of elders” in each congregation be selected? The governing body through the Watch Tower Society will send out a letter asking the committee that now looks after each congregation’s activity to...prayerfully consider who within your congregation really meets the qualifications of an elder or overseer. ...Then recommendations will be made to the governing body. ...After the governing body receives recommendations from the congregation, then proper appointments will be made. The governing body will do the appointing of elders in every congregation and this information will be sent out by the governing body through the various offices of the Society throughout the world."
58. Hope Based on the Unfolding Purpose of God", The Watchtower, February 1, 1975, page 86
59. "Overseers and Ministerial Servants Theocratically Appointed", The Watchtower, January 15, 2001, page 15
60. "Overseers and Ministerial Servants Theocratically Appointed", The Watchtower, January 15, 2001, page 15, "In addition to appointing Branch Committee members, the Governing Body appoints Bethel elders and traveling overseers. However, they do commission responsible brothers to act for them in making certain other appointments."
61. "“Keep Holding Men of That Sort Dear”", The Watchtower, October 1, 1988, page 18-19, "[The] traveling overseers sent forth by the Governing Body to preach the good news and help the congregations should be received hospitably and with respect. ...Elders, in particular, should show proper respect for these visiting representatives of the Governing Body. They are sent to the congregations because of their spiritual qualities and their experience, which is usually more extensive than that of many local elders." [emph added]
62. "Cooperating With the Governing Body Today", The Watchtower, March 15, 1990, pages 19-20, "Since February 1, 1976, each of the branches of the Watch Tower Society has had a Branch Committee made up of capable men appointed by the Governing Body. As representatives of the Governing Bodyfor the country or countries under the supervision of their branch, these brothers must be faithful, loyal men. ...Branch Committees recommend mature, spiritual men to serve as circuit and district overseers. After being appointed directly by the Governing Body, they serve as traveling overseers. These brothers visit circuits and congregations in order to build them up spiritually and help them apply instructions received from the Governing Body." [emph added]
63. "Humbly Submitting to Loving Shepherds", The Watchtower, April 1, 2007, page 27
64. "The Watchtower and Awake!—Timely Journals of Truth". The Watchtower: 21. January 1, 1994.
65. "Building for an Eternal Future". The Watchtower: 25. January 1, 1986.
66. 2012 Annual Meeting Program (Gov. Body is "Faithful & Discreet Slave" explained in 8 minute clip)
67. "Seek God's guidance in all things", The Watchtower, April 15, 2008, page 11.
68. "‘They Shall Know that a Prophet Was Among Them’". The Watchtower: 200. April 1, 1972. "the modern-day “prophet,” the spirit-begotten, anointed ones who are the nucleus of Jehovah’s witnesses today"
69. "The Things Revealed Belong to Us", The Watchtower, May 15, 1986, page 13.
70. Franz, Raymond (2007). In Search of Christian Freedom. Commentary Press. p. 153. ISBN 0-914675-17-6.
71. The Faithful Steward and Its Governing Body, The Watchtower, June 15, 2009, page 24 ¶18
72. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 211. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3.
73. "The faithful slave and its governing body", The Watchtower, June 15, 2009, pages 23-24, "They do not believe that their being of the anointed gives them special insights beyond what even some experienced members of the "great crowd" may have. They do not believe that they necessarily have more holy spirit than their companions of the 'other sheep' have. They do not expect special treatment; nor do they claim that their partaking of the emblems places them above the appointed elders in the congregation."
74. "A Secret Christians Dare Not Keep!", The Watchtower, June 1, 1997, page 14.
75. "Insight That Jehovah Has Given", The Watchtower, March 15, 1989, page 22, "It is through the columns of The Watchtower that explanations of vital Scriptural truths have been provided for us by Jehovah’s 'faithful and discreet slave.' The Watchtower is the principal instrument used by the 'slave' class for dispensing spiritual food."
76. "The faithful slave and its governing body", The Watchtower, June 15, 2009, pages 23-24.
77. "The Spirit Searches into the Deep Things of God", The Watchtower, July 15, 2010, page 23, "When the time comes to clarify a spiritual matter in our day, holy spirit helps responsible representatives of 'the faithful and discreet slave' at world headquarters to discern deep truths that were not previously understood. The Governing Body as a whole considers adjusted explanations. What they learn, they publish for the benefit of all."
78. "Question From Readers", "The Watchtower", August 15, 2011, page 22
79. "Annual Meeting Report".
80. "A Governing Body as Different from a Legal Corporation", The Watchtower, December 15, 1971, page 762
81. "The Governing Body", 1973 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses, ©Watch Tower, page 257, "The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses consists of eleven brothers, all anointed of God. They are as follows: Frederick W. Franz, Raymond V. Franz, George D. Gangas, Leo K. Greenlees, John O. Groh, Milton G. Henschel, William K. Jackson, Nathan H. Knorr, Grant Suiter, Thomas J. Sullivan and Lyman A. Swingle."
82. "New Members of the Governing Body", The Watchtower, January 1, 2000, page 29
83. "New Members of the Governing Body", The Watchtower, March 15, 2006, page 26
84. "Governing Body Addition", The Watchtower, November 1, 1994, page 29
85. "A New Member of the Governing Body", //The Watchtower//, July 15, 2013, page 26.
86. Interviews - 133rd Gilead Class (stated at video b. Mark Sanderson of Gov. Body)
87. "Rejoicing Over "Victory With the Lamb", The Watchtower, October 15, 2007, page 31.
88. "Britain", 2000 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses, ©Watch Tower, page 130
89. "New Members of the Governing Body", The Watchtower, November 15, 1977, page 680
90. "Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses Enlarged", The Watchtower, January 15, 1975, page 60
91. "We Were a Team", The Watchtower, April 1, 2001, page 24.
92. "He Humbly Served Jehovah", The Watchtower, June 15, 1996, page 32.
93. "A Joyful Perseverer in Good Work", The Watchtower, July 1, 1977, page 399.
94. "Service Assembly and Annual Meeting—Pittsburg", The Watchtower, November 1, 1944, page 334.
95. "How the Governing Body Differs From a Legal Corporation", The Watchtower, January 15, 2001, page 28.
96. "His Deeds Follow Him", The Watchtower, December 1, 1994, page 31.
97. Franz, Raymond (2007). Crisis of Conscience. Commentary Press. pp. 273–336. ISBN 0-914675-23-0.
98. "Gilead Sends Missionaries “to the Most Distant Part of the Earth”", The Watchtower, December 15, 1999, page 28, "Theodore Jaracz, a member of the Governing Body, who himself graduated with Gilead’s seventh class in 1946"
99. "Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses Enlarged", The Watchtower, January 15, 1975, page 60
100. Theodore Jaracz Memorial Service Brochure (1.4MB)
101. "Jehovah Has Dealt Rewardingly With Me", The Watchtower, October 1, 1984, page 21.
102. Jehovah's Witnesses Proclaimers of God's Kingdom, "Background of N. H. Knorr", page 91: "On June 10, 1940, he became the vice-president of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society (Pennsylvania corporation)."
103. The Watchtower, July 15,1977, "Firm to the End", page 441.
104. "A Staunch Fighter for the Truth", The Watchtower, September 15, 1988, page 31.
105. "His Delight Was in the Law of Jehovah", The Watchtower, September 15, 2006, page 31.
106. "The corporation, the WATCH TOWER BIBLE & TRACT SOCIETY, pursuant to its charter and by-laws, and the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, held its annual meeting at Pittsburgh, North Side, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on the first day of October, A.D. 1938, at which annual meeting a Board of Directors was elected as follows, to wit: J. F. Rutherford, C. A. Wise, W. E. Van Amburgh, H. H. Riemer, T. J. Sullivan, Wm. P. Heath, Jr., and Grant Suiter, to hold office for a period of three years, or until their successors are duly elected." - 1939 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses, "Election", page 195
107. "A Loyal Fighter Passes On", The Watchtower, February 1, 1984, page 9.
108. "He Ran for “The Prize of the Upward Call” and Won!", The Watchtower, September 15, 1974, page 554, "On October 31, 1932, he [Sullivan] was made a member of the board of directors of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania; he was also one of the eleven-member governing body of Jehovah’s witnesses."
109. "A Time of Testing (1914-1918)", Jehovah's Witnesses - Proclaimers of God's Kingdom, ©1993 Watch Tower, page 71, "Thomas (Bud) Sullivan, who later served as a member of the Governing Body, recalled: “It was my privilege to visit Brooklyn Bethel in the late summer of 1918 during the brothers’ incarceration."
110. Jehovah's Witnesses–Proclaimers of God's Kingdom. Watch Tower Society. 1993. p. 91.
111. "How Priceless Your Friendship, O God!", The Watchtower, June 1, 1985, page 27.
112. "Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses Enlarged", 1975 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses, ©Watch Tower, page 60
113. Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses. 1980. pp. 257–258.
114. "Announcements", Our Kingdom Ministry, August 1980, page 2, "Raymond Victor Franz is no longer a member of the Governing Body and of the Brooklyn Bethel family as of May 22, 1980."
115. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 120. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3.
116. Beverley, James A. (1986). Crisis of Allegiance. Burlington, Ontario: Welch Publishing Company. p. 71. ISBN 0-920413-37-4.
117. 1986 Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses, ©Watch Tower, page 255
118. Penton, M. James (1997). Apocalypse Delayed: The Story of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. pp. 322, 393. ISBN 0-8020-7973-3.
119. Geoffrey Jackson testifies before the Australian Royal Commission 2015

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La antigua construcción, que quedó sumergida en 1962, ha aflorado al bajar el nivel de las aguas en una presa del estado mexicano de Oaxaca.
 

Ждем тебя домой

Apple rumors a 5.8 inch display with an OLED display.

No headphone jack. New Lightning connector appears to be in the works.

Anyone seen a better picture?

 

Who is able to create a Google Earth .KMZ file with links to all the different countries secular news and branch offices listed here in the World News Forum.  Or maybe two different Google Earth files?

(I can add more as you need them)

This would add another layer of navigability to the forum for users.

Anyone tech savvy enough to tackle this project? Contact me on here.

Agape!

The Librarian

In 1453 Constantinople (also known as Byzantium), the last remnant of the once mighty Roman Empire was a Christian Island in an Islamic sea. The city had been seriously weakened during the holy Fourth Crusade (1202-04), when fellow Christians of the Catholic brand had besieged the city, captured it, and savagely sacked it.

( Who needs enemies when you have Christian friends?)

A miniature of the siege, Artist unknown. (from Wikimedia)

During the next 200 years, Constantinople hung on. Pleas for assistance to the Royal courts of Europe went unheeded and finally in 1453, Islamic armies were triumphant. When the news reached Rome, Christians cried in the streets. And, in Russia, where Orthodox Christianity also prevailed it was seen as marking the imminent end of the world.

Modern representation of the 21 year old Muslim General Mehmed II and the Ottoman Army approaching Constantinople with a giant CANNON, by Fausto Zonaro

There were long-standing Orthodox prophecies that predicted the return of Jesus and the last judgement at the start of the eighth millennium. Based on the Byzantine calendar that was also used in Russia, it all seemed be crystal clear.

Based on their Biblical understanding, that creation occurred 5508 years before Christ, it was calculated that the return of Jesus and the Last Judgement would occur on September 1, 1492.

Not all of the elders are to be "princes" in the New Order.

Jesus will appoint from only Governing Body helpers, Branch Committee members and Circuit Overseers.

This is a change from previously held beliefs.

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One correction: Until the 1932 two-part Watchtower article entitled "Jehovah's Organization" all Elders were democratically elected by their local congregations. Prior to 1932 the local body of elders was NOT appointed by the Watchtower Society

See also: http://wiki.jw-archive.org/Elder

 

 The Best Life Ever 

JW Broadcasting - October 2014 

 

This world would like to make me lonely 

But I got my friends with me 

We're trying hard to help others find friends eternally (Huh ah ah...) 

When I would worry about me 

Uh... This world would bring me down (Mmmm, mmmm, mmm... Huh ah ah...) 

I'm feeling better liftin' others off the ground (Hmm, mmm...) 

Look what I found 

I- I wanna know what I can do 

I wanna give what I can give 

That is the best feeling ever 

I- I know this'll last forever 

I'm where I wanna be 

This is the best life ever 

So many good things yet to be done 

With these two hands of mine 

I'll take some love and build us a bridge 

Connect your heart to mine (Huh ah ah...) 

When I would worry about me 

Uh... This world would bring me down (Mmm, mmm... Huh huh huh huh huh huh...) 

I'm feeling better liftin' others off the ground (Mmm, mmm...) 

Look what I found  

I- I wanna know what I can do 

I wanna give what I can give 

That is the best feeling ever 

I- I know this'll last forever 

It's better than a dream 

This is the best life... (Hmmm...) 

I'm not afraid come what may (Uh hu...) 

This kind of life gets better every day, every day, every way 

Oh, oh, oh, oh... 

I- I wanna live for more than me 

I wanna give till I feel free 

That is the best feeling ever 

I- I know this'll last forever 

Come with me you'll see 

This is the best life ever 

This is the best life ever 

This is the best life ever 

 

 

We Wont Forget You 

JW Broadcasting - November 2014 

 

When the wind blows 

When the rain comes 

When the ground beneath you starts to slip away 

God is always near 

And he cares for you 

You're not alone 

Your friends are here 

We'll help you find your way 

We won't forget you 

We are your family 

We won't ignore you 

We will not fail to see 

We'll take your hand 

We'll help you stand 

We'll help you carry on 

We won't forget you 

We are your family. 

When the storms gone 

And the day breaks 

When our love surrounds you like a warm embrace 

When you come to know 

That it's really so 

Love is a part 

A perfect bond 

That time will not erase. 

We won't forget you 

We are your family 

We won't ignore you 

We will not fail to see 

We'll take your hand 

We'll help you stand 

We'll help you carry on. 

We won't forget you, 

We are your world-wide family, 

We won't forget you, 

We are your family. 

 

What Means the Most to Me 

JW Broadcasting - March 2015 

 

What are the things that I value? 

The things that mean the most to me. 

What are the things that will help me to be, 

To be the person I want to be? 

With each new day there are choices to be made. 

Sometimes the choice will mean to be a trade. 

The times I have can never be replaced. 

The steps I take can never be retraced. 

That’s why I want to choose carefully. 

And choose what really means the most to me. 

How will I honor Jehovah, the One who means the most to me? 

I'll give the best I can offer to Him, and He deserves the best I can be. 

 

 

Never Give Up 

JW Broadcasting - April 2015 

 

Father for me the time has now come. 

Fulfilling the words that were said by your son. 

If they persecuted me then they’ll do it to you. 

It’s not a surprise really nothing that’s new. 

Jehovah I pray please let me be strong. 

My life and devotion to you they belong. 

My record of faith will never be lost. 

I’ll be loyal to you no matter the cost. 

I’ll never give in to taunts and to threats. 

Enduring in faith I’ll have no regrets. 

To suffer these things for the sake of your name. 

I count as an honor I won’t be ashamed. 

I won’t give up, won’t turn aside. 

I won’t give up and I won’t run and hide. 

Let me be strong, let me be true. 

Carrying on, trusting in you. 

I won’t give up. 

You’ve trusted in me, I’ve trusted in you. 

Each trial I face you help me get through. 

No king and no ruler no family or friend. 

Can make me lose sight of the path at the end. 

I won’t give up, won’t turn aside. 

I won’t give up and I won’t run and hide. 

Let me be strong, let me be true. 

Carrying on, trusting in you. 

I won’t give up, won’t turn aside. 

I won’t give up and I won’t run and hide. 

Let me be strong, let me be true. 

Carrying on, trusting in you. 

I won’t give up.

 

 

Honor Jehovah with Your Valuable Things 

JW Broadcasting - May 2015 

 

There’s nothing Jehovah could possibly need, 

He made everything from the start. 

So what can I give Him, more how can I live 

In a way that brings joy to His heart? 

Now I know what it takes so with each day that breaks, 

Here’s what I will do: 

I’ll give to you Jehovah the best I have to give. 

I’ll live for you Jehovah as long as I may live. 

No matter what life brings. 

I’ll honor You with my valuable things. 

With love in Your heart, You have given us life, 

And I treasure the joy that it brings. 

What more can I do to give honor to you, 

Than to give you my valuable things. 

Yes, I know what it takes so with each day that breaks, 

I know what I will do. 

I’ll give to you Jehovah the best I have to give. 

I’ll live for you Jehovah as long as I may live. 

No matter what life brings. 

I’ll honor You with my valuable things. 

 

Glad I've Passed the Test 

JW Broadcasting - July 2015 

 

Seems like there's something every day, 

Some new test that comes my way. (Something every day...) 

I never know what it might be, 

But whatever it might be, 

I know I have the key. 

Coz’ I can face it if I'm steady, 

And prepare so I'll be ready. 

How to act and what to say, 

When a challenge comes my way. 

At times it's tough for me out there. 

And so I turn to God in prayer. 

I pray I'll pass each test. 

Everyone that comes my way. 

I pray I'll pass each test. 

And be faithful through the day. 

Some things I know I'll face again, 

Like the pressure to fit in. (Face it once again...) 

There will be times when other kids, 

Do the things that God forbids. (The things that God forbids...) 

And pressure need to go along with, 

Kids I know I don't belong with. 

That's the time I call to mind, 

I don't want to be that kind. 

Coz' I'm a witness for God's name. 

So there's no cause to be ashamed. 

I'm glad I've passed the test, 

I was faithful all day long. 

I'm glad I've passed the test, 

I'm glad that I was strong. 

 

 

Give You My All 

JW Broadcasting - June 2015 

 

So many choices that I could make, 

So many pathways that I could take. 

I know that someday I'll make my vow, 

How will I know if the time is now? 

I've seen the blessing that come to those who take their stand for You. 

This isn't something somebody chose for me. 

It's something I wanna do. 

I wanna stand up on my two feet. 

I wanna answer the call. 

I wanna have Your help when I am weak. 

I wanna give You my all. 

I wanna give You my all. 

I wanna know You and be Your friend. 

I want a life that will never end. 

I know You're real, it's plain to see. 

No other God can there be for me. 

Life's not a party, not just for fun, 

Journey's just begun. 

I wanna give you my best while I'm still young. 

To side with You and Your son. 

I wanna stand up on my two feet. 

I wanna answer the call. 

I wanna have Your help when I am weak. 

I wanna give You my all. 

I wanna give You my all. 

I wanna give You my all. 

I wanna give You my all.

 

 

These Words... Must Be on Your Heart 

Movie Soundtrack 

 

Caught up in circles. 

I don't know which way to turn. 

My heart rules; Had my head fooled. 

Too late, I've fallen in love. 

To do what's right is a constant fight. 

Don't want to let my heart decide. 

I want God's Word to be my guide. 

It's so hard to break free. 

This desperate heart inside of me. 

Makes wrong feel right and right feel wrong, 

But Jehovah makes me strong. 

He says, "Know that I love you 

"I don't want to lose you. 

Trust in me in all you do. 

I'll be here to help you through." 

(But are you making the right sacrifices?) 

Our life is shaped by the choice we make. 

We have to realize what's at stake. 

Right from the start, It's a war for our heart, 

But it's ours to give away. 

To safeguard it means our life. 

Looking back, the choice I made 

To do things Jehovah's way, 

Seemed so hard, emotion's strong, 

But Jehovah helped me along. 

 

Now Is The Time 

JW Broadcasting - August 2015 

 

With our days forever darkening, and the signs so very clear. 

We must keep our sense of urgency, as the end is drawing near. 

We will seize this opportunity, to declare Jehovah’s name. 

And the blessings of His kingdom, is the message we’ll proclaim. 

Now is the time for preaching with zeal. 

We’ll never give up or give way to fear. 

And now is the time, to show how we feel. 

Now that the final days are here. 

There will never be another time, for this preaching to be done. 

So we want to have a part in it, and reach out to everyone. 

When we look back in some future time at these days at which we live, 

Then we’ll say that for Jehovah, we gave all that we could give! 

Now is the time for preaching with zeal. 

I’ll never give up or give way to fear. 

And now is the time, to show how we feel. 

Now that the final days are here. 

With all loyal ones, surrounding us, we will run with all our might. 

Then we turn the final corner, and a new world is insight. 

Now is the time for preaching with zeal. 

I’ll never give up or give way to fear. 

And now is the time, to show how we feel. 

Now that the final days are here. 

 

 

Just A Smile 

JW Broadcasting - September 2015 

 

We can tell a hundred stories; we can speak a million words. 

We can paint a thousand pictures, but will our heart be stirred. 

We can often make a difference, with a kindly word or deed. 

But sometimes just a smile is all we really need. 

Just a smile… can lift a weary heart. 

Just a smile… can help us make a start. 

When you’ve done your best, praying you’ll succeed. 

Then you will see, a smile is what we need. 

This world is unforgiving, full of coldness and despair. 

Many hopes are disappointed, by a world that doesn’t care. 

And we see it in their faces, as they passes on the street. 

So we offer a hope and comfort, to the people that we meet. 

Just a smile… can lift a weary heart. 

Just a smile… can help us make a start. 

When you’ve done your best, praying you’ll succeed. 

Then you will see, a smile is what we need. 

At times we feel downhearted, when no one seems to care. 

About the hope we offer, or the message that we bear. 

For some hearts that’s just too hardened, to receive the Kingdom seed. 

But could it be a friendly smile, is what they really need. 

Just a smile… can lift a weary heart. 

Just a smile… can help us make a start. 

When you’ve done your best, praying you’ll succeed. 

Then you will see, a smile is what we need. 

 

 

 

Finding Treasures 

JW Broadcasting - October 2015 

 

In my reading and my study, 

There are treasures that I find. 

When I'm searching, digging deeper, 

When I take a little time. 

In my imagination I am in the scene. 

It helps me understand just what the Bible means 

Imagination and meditation, 

These are the things that help me see. 

They give me insight to help me do right, 

And be the person I should be. 

The person I should be. 

I can ponder on the people, 

Some were faithful, some were not. 

Their example gives me insight 

To God's feelings and his thoughts. 

Sometimes my meditation makes me realize, 

How I can be more pleasing in Jehovah's eyes. 

Imagination and meditation, 

These are the things that help us see. 

They give me insight to help us do right, 

And be the persons we should be. 

The persons we should be. 

Imagination and meditation... 

Imagination and meditation... 

Imagination and meditation... 

 

 

Jehovah Welcomes You Home 

JW Broadcasting - November 2015 

 

It doesn't seem so long ago, 

When My name you've come to know. 

And it touched your heart, 

But you lost your way. 

Although you managed for a while, 

And some memories made you smile. 

It was in your heart to return one day. 

Welcome home my friend. 

Your life can start again. 

Stay beneath my wings. 

And know the lasting peace only I can bring. 

And I desire that you should know, 

What to do to come back home. 

As a ray of sun on a weary heart. 

Now here I stand with open arms, 

I'm your shelter from the storm. 

You can feel the joy of a brand new start. 

Welcome home my friend. 

Your life can start again. 

Stay beneath my wings. 

And know the lasting peace only I can bring. 

Now you're home. 

 

 

Joy of Conventions 

JW Broadcasting - December 2015 

 

Before the music start some right beside you, 

The fire is growing, the fire is growing. 

The world in chaos but here we got peace. 

And we just started, we just started in. 

Yeah, yeah... 

We are sisters, we are brothers, sons and daughters and more. 

And I love you even though I’ve never met you before. Yeah… 

We are sisters, we are brothers, sons and daughters and more. 

And I love you even though I’ve never met you before. 

I’m on the edge of a human sea, and the tide is in. 

My eyes are surfing on unfamiliar faces, 

Still I know them, we’re family. 

You wave to me from across the stadium. 

What a beautiful sight. 

I feel refreshed like a new-born baby. 

If I’m not careful, I’ll start to cry. 

We are sisters, we are brothers, sons and daughters and more. 

And I love you even though I’ve never met you before. Yeah… 

We are sisters, we are brothers, sons and daughters and more. 

And I love you even though I’ve never met you before. 

Give me your hand, 

We’re in the same fight. 

You give me strength, 

To carry on towards eternal life. 

We are sisters, we are brothers, sons and daughters and more. 

And I love you even though I’ve never met you before. Yeah… 

We are sisters, we are brothers, sons and daughters and more. 

And I love you even though I’ve never met you before. 

And I love you even though I’ve never met you before.

 

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“Stand complete and with firm conviction in all the will of God” (Col 4:12)
"Teachers of God's Word " District Conventions held in the United States, Britian, Ireland, and Canada
yb01-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
yb-01E * Yearbook
ca01 * Calendar
km * Our Kingdom Ministry's
Theocratic Ministry School Schedule
be * Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education
dg * Does God Really Care About Us? (revision of the 1992 original)
ip-2 * Isaiah’s Prophecy - Light for All Mankind II
la * A Satisfying Life - How to Attain It
Do You Have an Immortal Spirit?
Faithful Under Trials -- Jehovah's Witnesses in the Soviet Union
No Blood -- Medicine Meets the Challenge
Our Whole Association of Brothers - DVD
The New World Society in Action (Video Re-release from the 1950's)
Transfusion-Alternative Health Care -- Meeting Patient Needs and Rights
Would You Like to Know More About the Bible? (Tract)
Medical Directive md-E 6-01 (Blood Card) US Version for JW's
Who is Like Jehovah Our God? - Audio Talk by Stephen Lett
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York requests official disassociation as an NGO from the United Nations

2000 C.E.

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“We are not the sort that shrink back ... but the sort that have faith” (Heb 10:39)
"Doers of God's Word " District Conventions held in the United States, Britian, Ireland, and Canada
yb00-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses 
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
yb-00E * Yearbook
ca00 * Calendar
km * Our Kingdom Ministry's
Theocratic Ministry School Schedule
gf * You Can Be God’s Friend!
ip-1 * Isaiah’s Prophecy - Light for All Mankind I
jt * Jehovah’s Witnesses - Who Are They? - What Do They Believe?
we * When Someone You Love Dies
Charitable Planning to Benefit Kingdom Service Worldwide (2000, revised 2004) (new version needed.)
Transfusion-Alternative Strategies—Simple, Safe, Effective (2000)

1999 C.E.

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“Look! Now is the day of salvation” (2Co 6:2)
"God's Prophetic Word " District Conventions held in the United States, Britian, Ireland, and Canada
yb99-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
yb99 * Yearbook
dp * Pay Attention to Daniel’s Prophecy!
No. 24—Jesus Christ—Who Is He?—1999- Tract
Young People Ask - How Can I Make Real Friends - Video
1999, 2003 - Purple Triangles - Brochure

1998 C.E.

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“Everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved” (Ro 10:13)
"God's Way of Life" District Conventions held in the United States, Britian, Ireland, and Canada. [5,888,650 publishers with 233 countries reporting in 1997, 3.6% increase over the 1996 service year, 87,644 congregations.] see w98 2/15 pgs. 30-1, also see w99 1/1 pgs. 12-15.
yb98-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
yb98 * Yearbook
ct * Is There a Creator Who Cares About You?

gu * The Guidance of God - Our Way to Paradise (for Muslims)

ie * What Happens to Us When We Die?
Study Guide for the Documentary Video "Jehovah’s Witnesses Stand Firm Against Nazi Assault"
Key Facts about the Kingdom Hall Assistance Program

1997 C.E.

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“Teach me to do your will” (Ps 143:10)
"Faith in God's Word" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [5,167,258 publishers with 233 countries reporting in 1996, 4.4% increase over the 1995 service year, 81,908 congregations.] see w97 vol., pgs. 18-21.
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
yb97-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
ba * A Book for All People
How to Start and Continue Bible Discussions (Persian/Gujarti)
Noah * He Walked With God [DVD]
Questions re; Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (USA-California) for JW's
Apply Yourself to Reading and Writing
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES STAND FIRM AGAINST NAZI ASSAULT
Jehovah's Witnesses Stand Firm Study Guide
The Bible - It's Power In Your Life - Video
District Convention Operations, for Convention Committee members
Preparing for a Child Custody Case Involving Religious Issues

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“Become doers of the word” (Jas 1:22)
"Messengers of Godly Peace" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [4,950,344 publishers with 232 countries reporting in 1995, 5% increase over the 1994 service year, 78,620 congregations.] see w96 vol., pgs. 12-15.
yb96-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
fy * The Secret of Family Happiness
pc95 * Lasting Peace and Happiness - How to Find Them
Jehovah's Witnesses What You Need to Know
rq * What Does God Require of Us?
Jehovah's Witnesses Stand Firm Against Nazi Assault 
Purple Triangles
Fear Not! - Nazi Persecution (Not a WT Film however it deals with JW's)

1995 C.E.

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“Be harmoniously joined together in love” (Col 2:2)
"Joyful Praisers" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [4,695,111 publishers with 232 countries reporting in 1994, 5% increase over the 1993 service year, 75,573 congregations.] see w95 vol., pgs. 12-15.
y95-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
Who Are Jehovah's Witnesses?
kl * Knowledge That Leads to Everlasting Life
Family Care and Medical Management for Jehovah's Witnesses (abbreviated)
Hellfire * Is It Part of Divine Justice?
In Search of a Father (for Buddhists)
Lasting Peace and Happiness--How to Find Them (English version)
Planned Giving to Benefit Kingdom Service Worldwide (mainly for JWs)
To the Ends of the Earth
United by Divine Teaching
ed * Jehovah's Witnesses and Education (revised 2002), intended for educators (covers)

Non-WT Publication from the same year:

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“Trust in Jehovah with all your heart” (Pr 3:5)
"Godly Fear" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [4,483,900 publishers with 231 countries reporting in 1993, 4.5% increase over the 1992 service year, 73,070 congregations.] see w94 vol., pgs. 12-15.
yb94-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
we * When Someone You Love Dies
Does Fate Rule Our Lives? Or Does God Hold Us Responsible?
The Bible -- Mankind's Oldest Modern Book
The Greatest Name (for Muslims)
Planned Giving to Benefit Kingdom Service Worldwide (1994)
Earth All-Over Jehovah's Witnesses Unity Obey What God Want - Edition for the Deaf
The Louvre Museum - Bible in Hand Tour
Sing Praises to Jehovah

1993 C.E.

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“Instruct me, O Jehovah ... Unify my heart to fear your name” (Ps 86:11)
"Divine Teaching" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [4,289,737 publishers with 229 countries reporting in 1992, 5.3% increase over the 1991 service year, 69,558 congregations.] see w93 vol., pgs. 12-15.
yb93-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
bp * The Government That Will Bring Paradise
jv * Jehovah’s Witnesses - Proclaimers of God’s Kingdom
pr * What Is the Purpose of Life? How Can You Find It?
wj * Why Should We Worship God in Love and Truth? (for Hindus)
The Bible -- Accurate History, Reliable Prophecy - Video
School and Jehovah's Witnesses

1992 C.E

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1991 C.E.

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"Let anyone hearing say: 'Come!'" —Rev. 22:17
"Lovers of Freedom" District Conventions held in the United States,Britain, Ireland, and Canada. [3,846,311 publishers with 212 countries reporting in 1990, 6.1% increase over the 1989 service year, 63,016 congregations.] see w91 vol., pgs. 18-21.
yb91-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
gt * The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived
sp * Spirits of the Dead - Can They Help You or Harm You? Do They Really Exist? (see also 2005 version above)
ks-91E * "Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock"
The Human Factor - Purple Triangles (Not a WT production however it deals with JW history)
1991 - Total JW-US Supreme Court Cases
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York joins the United Nations as an NGO until 2001 for access to it's Library and information.

1990 C.E.

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“Fear God and give him glory.”—Rev. 14:7.
"Godly Devotion" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, Argentina, El Salvador, Italy, and Poland. [3,430,926 publishers with 212 countries reporting in 1988, 6.0% increase over the 1987 service year, 57,670 congregations.] see w89 vol., pgs. 4-7.
yb89-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake! Jan 1st issue revision
br78 * Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Twentieth Century
gm * The Bible - God's Word or Man's?
om * Organized to Accomplish Our Ministry
pe * You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth
rs * Reasoning From the Scriptures
ti * Should You Believe in the Trinity?
yp * Questions Young People Ask - Answers That Work

1988 C.E.

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1987 C.E.

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“As for me and my household, we shall serve Jehovah.” —Joshua 24:15
"Trust in Jehovah" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, Belize, Germany, Liberia, and Papua New Guinea. [3,063,289 publishers with 208 countries reporting in 1986, 6.9% increase over the 1985 service year, 52,177 congregations.] see w87 vol., pgs. 10-13.
Talks from 1987
yb87-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake! (four-color edition, January 8, 1987)
No. 15—Life in a Peaceful New World—1987, revised 1992 - Tract
No. 13--Why You Can Trust the Bible - Tract
No. 16—What Hope for Dead Loved Ones?—1987- Tract
Direct and Cross Examination Questions in Child Custody Cases (1987)

1986 C.E.

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“Go . . . declare abroad the kingdom of God.”—Luke 9:60.
"Divine Peace" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, Austria, El Salvador, Ghana, Guinea, Panama, Vanuatu, and Zambia. [2,865,183 publishers with 205 countries reporting in 1985, 6.9% increase over the 1984 service year, 49,716 congregations.] see w86 vol., pgs. 20-25.
yb86-E * Yearbook of Jehovah''s Witnesses
Examining the Scriptures Daily

• Beginning in 1986, Examining the Scriptures Daily was published as a separate booklet instead of as the last 128 pages of the Yearbook.

w-E * //The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom// (four-color edition, January 1, 1986)
April 1st edition
g-E * Awake!
je * Jehovah’s Witnesses - Unitedly Doing God’s Will Worldwide
Lmn * “Look! I Am Making All Things New” (Brochure)
tp * True Peace and Security - How Can You Find It?
vi * Victory Over Death - Is It Possible for You? - intended for Hindus
ws * Worldwide Security Under the “Prince of Peace”
Rwanda Persecutes Christians

1985 C.E.

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“Fully accomplish your ministry.”—2 Tim. 4:5.
"Integrity Keepers" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, Argentina, Columbia, Germany, Haiti, Kenya, New Zealand, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Brazil, Greece, and Poland. [2,842,531 publishers with 203 countries reporting in 1984, 7.1% increase over the 1983 service year, 47,869 congregations.] see w85 vol., pgs. 20-25.
yb85-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
bp * The Government That Will Bring Paradise
rs * Reasoning From the Scriptures
ce * Life - How Did It Get Here? By Evolution or by Creation?
int * The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures revision of the 1969 version
Convention Reports
Missionary Counsel Booklet
You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth (reduced size)
1985 Talks
Decision - Talk by Frederick W. Franz
Weekend Miracle - Non WTBTS Publication report on 2 Day Kingdom Halls

1984 C.E.

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“Speak the word of God fearlessly.”—Phil. 1:14.
"Kingdom Increase" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, Brazil, India, and South Africa. [2,652,323 publishers with 205 countries reporting in 1983, 6.8% increase over the 1982 service year, 46,235 congregations.] see w84 vol., pgs. 20-23.
yb84-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
Calendar of Jehovah’s Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
na * The Divine Name That Will Endure Forever
bi12 * New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures 
Rbi8 * New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures - With References (Large print edition)
su * Survival Into a New Earth
Centennial of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania (brochure / program)
Sing Praises to Jehovah - 1984
1984 District Convention Postcard

1983 C.E.

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“Clothe yourselves with love . . . a perfect bond of union.”—Col. 3:14.
"Kingdom Unity" District Conventions held in the United States, Britain, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. [2,342,634 publishers with 205 countries reporting in 1982, 4.2% increase over the 1981 service year, 44,953 congregations.] see w83 vol., pgs. 18-21.
Calendar of Jehovah’s Witnesses, annually since 1983
yb83-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (large-print edition, 1983)
g-E * Awake!
ku * From Kurukshetra to Armageddon - And Your Survival - intended for Hindus
sc * In Search of a Father - intended for Buddhists
sj * School and Jehovah’s Witnesses
om * Organized to Accomplish Our Ministry
uw * United in Worship of the Only True God
Good News for All Nations
District Convention Postcard
Talks (in the older wiki)
Talks from 1983

1982 C.E.

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1981 C.E.

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“Your loyal ones will bless you. About the glory of your kingship they will talk.”—Ps. 145:10, 11.
"Kingdom Loyalty" District Conventions held in the United States, and Madeira. [2,175,403 publishers with 205 countries reporting in 1980, 3.7% increase over the 1979 service year, 43,181 congregations.] see w81 vol., pgs. 26-29.
yb81-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
bi12-81 * New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (1981 revision)
kc * “Let Your Kingdom Come”
tr * The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life - Revised - original was in 1968

1980 C.E.

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1979 C.E.

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“My Father is glorified in this, that you keep bearing much fruit and prove yourselves my disciples.”—John 15:8.
"Living Hope" District Conventions held in the United States, El Salvadore, and Liberia. [2,096,698 publishers with 205 countries reporting in 1978, -1.4% decrease from the 1977 service year, 42,255 congregations.] see w79 vol., pgs. 18-21.
yb-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
bw * Choosing the Best Way of Life

cj * Commentary on the Letter of James
br78 * Jehovah's Witnesses in the Twentieth Century (revised edition)
Study Questions for the book Is This Life All There Is?
Study Report (Form)

1978 C.E.

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“They will not prevail against you, for ‘I [Jehovah] am with you . . . to deliver you.’”—Jer. 1:19.
"Victorious Faith" International Conventions held in the United States, Canada, British Isles, Central America, South America, Caribbean Islands, Northern Europe, Central and Western Europe, Southern Europe, Asia-Orient, Hawaii, South Pacific, and Africa. [2,117,194 publishers with 216 countries reporting in 1977, -1.0% decrease from the 1976 service year, 41,635 congregations.] see w78 vol., pgs. 24-27.
1978 Talks
yb78-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
my * My Book of Bible Stories
fl * Making Your Family Life Happy
us * Unseen Spirits - Do They Help Us? Or Do They Harm Us? - intended for spiritists or tribal religions
Unseen Spirits - Do They Help Us Or Do They Harm Us? 1978
Jehovah's Witnesses in the Twentieth Century

1977 C.E.

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“You have need of endurance, in order that . . . you may receive the fulfillment of the promise.”—Heb. 10:36.
"Joyful Workers" District Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, British Isles, El Salvador, Mali, Peru, and the Solomon Islands. [2,138,537 publishers with 210 countries reporting in 1976, 3.7% increase over the 1975 service year, 40,155 congregations.] see w77 vol., pgs. 20-23
yb77-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
bq * Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Question of Blood
go * Our Incoming World Government - God’s Kingdom
lp * Life Does Have a Purpose
Blood Transfusion-Why Not for Jehovah's Witnesses?
Bible Topics for Discussion, included in reduced format as a NWT appendix from 1981
"Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock" (elder's manual)
Talks

1976 C.E.

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“Awaiting these things, do your utmost to be found finally by him spotless and unblemished and in peace.”—2 Pet. 3:14.

In 1976, the Governing Body was organized into six committees to supervise the Kingdom work around the world.
"Sacred Service" District Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, Crete, El Salvador, Greece, and Spain. [2,062,449 publishers with 210 countries reporting in 1975, 9.7% increase over the 1974 service year, 38,256 congregations.] see w76 vol., pgs. 20-23.
yb76-E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * The Watchtower
g-E * Awake!
gh * Good News - To Make You Happy
hs * Holy Spirit - The Force Behind the Coming New Order!
yy * Your Youth - Getting the Best out of It

1975 C.E.

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1974 C.E.

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1973 C.E.

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“But we, for our part, shall walk in the name of Jehovah our God to time indefinite, even forever.”—Mic. 4:5.
"Divine Victory" International Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Middle and South America, the South Pacific, and Africa. [1,596,442 publishers with 208 countries reporting in 1972, 5.7% increase over the 1971 service year, 28,407 congregations.] see w73 vol., pgs. 24-27.
yb73-E Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * Watchtower
g-E * Awake
cn * Comprehensive Concordance
dy * Divine Victory - Its Meaning for Distressed Humanity
ka * God’s Kingdom of a Thousand Years Has Approached
tp73 * True Peace and Security - From What Source?
Release from Liability (Blood Form used by JW's)

Jehovah's Witnesses Alternatives to Blood Transfusions 1973 - pediatrics version

non-Watchtower Publications from this year:
Watchtower Top Doctor on Blood

1972 C.E.

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“Say among the nations: ‘Jehovah himself has become king.’”—Ps. 96:10.
"Divine Rulership" Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, British Isles, and Greenland. [1,510,245 publishers with 207 countries reporting in 1971, 9.1% increase over the 1970 service year, 27,154 congregations.] see w72 vol., pgs. 22-25.
In 1972, congregation oversight was assigned to a body of elders instead of to one congregation overseer. All qualified men were encouraged to reach out to share in ‘shepherding the flock of God under their care.’ (1 Pet. 5:2)
yb72-E Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * Watchtower
g-E * Awake
dn * Divine Rulership - The Only Hope of All Mankind
or * Organization for Kingdom Preaching and Disciple Making
pm * Paradise Restored to Mankind - By Theocracy!
Kingdom Ministry School Course
The Bible in Living English - by Steven Byington

1971 C.E.

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1970 C.E.

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“Go therefore and make disciples . . . baptizing them.”—Matt. 28:19.
"Men of Goodwill" District Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, British Isles, Brazil, Fiji, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, and Senegal. [1,256,784 publishers with 203 countries reporting in 1969, 8.7% increase over the 1968 service year, 25,694 congregations.] see w70 vol., pgs. 22-25.
yb70E * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
w-E * Watchtower
g-E * Awake
bi12-70 * New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (1970 revision)
sv * Saving the Human Race - In the Kingdom Way

1969 C.E.

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“Lift your heads up, because your deliverance is getting near.” - Luke 21:28
"Peace on Earth" International Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, England, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Japan, the Philippines, New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii, Burma, Nigeria, El Salvador, Liberia, and Mexico. [1,155,826 publishers with 200 countries reporting in 1968, 5.6% increase over the 1967 service year, 25,409 congregations.] see w69 vol., pgs. 22-25.
Letter regarding expansion in Brooklyn, New York
w-E * Watchtower
g-E * Awake / Link #2
yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
Our Kingdom Ministry
fm * “Then Is Finished the Mystery of God”
Questions on the Book "Then Is Finished the Mystery of God"
int69 * The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
is * Is the Bible Really the Word of God?
Study Questions for the Book Is the Bible Really the Word of God?
Aid to Bible Understanding (A-Exodus)
1969 Watchtower HQ Letter to the Mexico Branch regarding the Military Reserves (needs it's own page)
1969 Convention Reports

1968 C.E.

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“Also, in all the nations the good news has to be preached first.” - Mark 13:10
"Good News for All Nations" District Assemblies held in United States, Canada, British Isles, El Salvador, and Zambia. [1,094,280 publishers with 197 countries reporting in 1967, 3.4% increase over the 1966 service year, 25,206 congregations.] see w68 vol., pgs. 24-27.
w-E * Watchtower
g-E * Awake / Link # 2
yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
Letter to All Congregations Regarding the Assassination of Robert "Bobby" Kennedy
rl * Man’s Rule About to Give Way to God’s Rule
tr * The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life
Do You Believe in Evolution or the Bible?
Would You Like to Understand the Bible?

BBC Interview with London Bethel Representative Phillip Reese regarding 1975

1967 C.E.

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"Here I am! Send me.” - Isaiah 6:8
"Disciple Making" District Assemblies held in the United States, Canada, British Isles, Argentina, Brazil, El Salvador, Israel, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, and Zambia. [1,058, 675 publishers with 199 countries reporting in 1966, 2.4% increase over the 1965 service year, 24,910 congregations.] see w67 vol., pgs. 24-27.
1967 Watchtower
g-E * Awake / Link # 2
yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
ev * Did Man Get Here by Evolution or by Creation?
qm * Qualified to Be Ministers (Revised edition from 1955)
Learn to Read and Write
rn - Rescuing a Great Crowd of Mankind out of Armageddon
yl - “Your Word Is a Lamp to My Foot”

1966 C.E. 

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1965 C.E.

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“Do not become fearful of those who kill the body.” Matt 10:2
"Word of Truth" Assemblies heldin the United States, Canada, Belgium, Fiji, Ireland, and Norway. [1,001,870 publishers with 194 countries reporting in 1964, 4.7% increase over the 1963 service year, 23,483 congregations.] see w65 vol., pgs. 22-25.
1965 Watchtower
g-E * Awake / Link # 2
yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
gn * “This Good News of the Kingdom” (Revised edition)
gv * World Government on the Shoulder of the Prince of Peace
im * “Things in Which It Is Impossible for God to Lie”
ms * “Make Sure of All Things; Hold Fast to What Is Fine”
Branch Office Procedure of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania (revised)

1964 C.E.

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“Filled with the holy spirit and ... speaking the word of God with boldness.” - Acts 4:31
"Fruitage of the Spirit" Assemblies held throughout the United States & Canada, also in El Salvador, Liberia, Nigeria, and the Solomon Islands. [956,648 publishers with 194 countries reporting in 1963, 3.9% increase over the 1962 service year, 22,761 congregations.] see w64 vol., pgs. 24-27.
1964 Watchtower
g-E * Awake / Link # 2
yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
pw * “Peace Among Men of Good Will” or Armageddon - Which?
Life in God's New Order

1963 C.E.

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“Now we are not the sort that shrink back to destruction, but the sort that have faith to the preserving alive of the soul.”—Heb. 10:39
1963 "Everlasting Good News" International Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses - includes color video of Highlights produced by WTBTS - held in a world tour 24-cities. [920,920 publishers with 189 countries reporting in 1962, 4.1% increase over the 1961 service year, 22,166 congregations.] see w63 vol., pgs. 24-27.
mg63 * Report on “Everlasting Good News” Assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses
1963 Watchtower
g-E * Awake / Link # 2
yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
si * “All Scripture Is Inspired of God and Beneficial” (1963, revised 1983, 1990)
bf * “Babylon the Great Has Fallen!” God’s Kingdom Rules!
bi8-63 * New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Large print edition)
ln * Living in Hope of a Righteous New World
wg * When God Is King Over All the Earth

Under the date of April 11th., at Vatican City, Pope John XXIII published his encyclical entitled "Pacem in Terris" and in it he praised the United Nations Organization. He died on June 3rd., after receiving many blood transfusions in May. See bf pg. 544 par. 5 - pg. 545 par. 1.

1962 C.E.

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“Be courageous and let your heart be strong. Yes, hope in Jehovah,” (Ps. 27:14)
"Courageous Ministers" District Assemblies held in the United States of America, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, El Salvador, and India. [884,587 publishers with 185 countries reporting in 1961, 3.9% increase over the 1960 service year, 21,557 congregations.] see w62 vol., pgs. 22-25.
1962 Watchtower
g-E * Awake / Link # 2
yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
tc * Take Courage - God’s Kingdom Is at Hand!
wr * “The Word” - Who Is He? According to John

In Vatican City the second ecumenical Vatican Council is opened by Pope John XXIII, with many non-Roman Catholic delegate observers present, on Oct. 11th. But on Dec. 8th., Pope John XXIII adjourned the council until Sept. 8th., 1963.

1961 C.E.

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1960 C.E.

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“Seek peace and pursue it. For Jehovah’s eyes are upon the righteous.” (1 Peter 3:11, 12)
"Peace-Pursuing" District Assemblies held in the United States of America, American Samoa, and the Philippines. [803,482 publishers with 175 countries reporting in 1959, 12% increase over the 1958 service year, 19,982 congregations.] see w60 vol., pgs. 20-22.
1960 Watchtower
g-E * Awake or g-E * Awake / Link # 3
yb * Yearbook of Jehovah's Witnesses
bi6 * New World Translation of the Hebrew Scriptures V; Ezekiel – Malachi
sw * Security During “War of the Great Day of God the Almighty”
Kingdom Ministry School Course (See 1966 version until we get this one)
Jehovah's Witnesses and Blood Transfusion - The Facts

1959 C.E.

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1958 C.E.

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1957 C.E. 

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“From day to day tell the good news of salvation by him,” Ps. 96.2
"Life-Giving Wisdom" District Assemblies held in the United States of America, Far East, Italy, Japan, Liberia, and Taiwan. [591,556 publishers with 162 countries reporting in 1956, 3.6% increase over the 1955 service year, 16,240 congregations.] see w57 vol., pgs. 24-26.
1957 Watchtower
g-E * Awake or g-E * Awake / Link # 3
yb-57E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses 
Faith on the March - by A.H. Macmillan (Technically NOT a WT Publication - yet authorized by N.H. Knorr)
bi-ps * New World Translation of the Hebrew Scriptures III: Job – Song of Solom
hn * Healing of the Nations Has Drawn Near

1956 C.E.

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“Prove me now herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing.” (Malachi 3:10 AS)
District Assemblies held in the United States of America, Alaska, Argentina, Australia, Far East, Fiji, India (3),Japan, Philippines, Taiwan. [570,694 publishers with 158 countries reporting in 1955, 8.5% increase over the 1954 service year, 16,044 congregations.] see w56 vol., pgs. 24-26
1956 Watchtower
g-E * Awake
yb-56E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses
INFORMANT
Manual of Theocratic News Service Information

1955 C.E.

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1954 C.E.

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1953 C.E.

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“Worship Jehovah in holy array” (Ps 29:2, AS)
At the "New World Society International Assembly" held in the Yankee Stadium in New York, N.Y., U.S.A., the first in a series of five volumes of the New World Translation of the Hebrew Scriptures is released to a crowd of 132,811 attendees on July 22nd. this series was completed in 1960. [426,704 publishers with 127 countries reporting in 1952, 11% increase over the 1951 service year, 13,942 congregations.] see w53 vol., pgs. 16 & 17.
1953 "New World" Assembly Report
1953 Watchtower
g-E * Awake or g-E * Awake / Link # 3
yb-53E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses 
INFORMANT
aa * After Armageddon - God’s New World
bi4 * New World Translation of the Hebrew Scriptures I: Genesis – Ruth
bn * Basis for Belief in a New World
Make Sure Of All Things - 1953
Do You Believe in Evolution or Creation?
Man's Only Hope for Peace
New Heavens and a New Earth
Procedure of Jehovah's Witnesses under Selective Service-Hayden C. Covington
Report of New World Society Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses
The Sign of Christ's Presence
This Good News of the Kingdom
Unassigned Territory in the United States
Which Is the Right Religion?
Working Together in Unity
1953 Photos

1952 C.E.

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“Say to the prisoners, Go forth.”—Isa. 49:9.
"Press on to Maturity" District Assemblies held in select cities and countries. [394,694 publishers with 120 countries reporting in 1951, 17% increase over the 1950 service year, 13,470 congregations.] see w52 vol., pgs. 16 & 17.
1952 Watchtower
g-E * Awake / Link # 2
yb-52E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses
INFORMANT
gw * God’s Way Is Love
lg * “Let God Be True” (Revised edition April 1,1952 second edition, 1er.1946)
Dwelling Together in Unity
Hope for the Dead
How Valuable Is the Bible?
Life in a New World
The Trinity, Divine Mystery or Pagan Myth?

1951 C.E.

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“Praise Jah, you people, because Jehovah our God, the Almighty, has begun to rule as king.” (Rev. 19:6, NW)
"Clean Worship" International Assemblies held in the United States of America, Australia, France, Far East (Japan), Italy, Germany, Norway, Philipines, and Puerto Rico. [328,572 publishers with 116 countries reporting in 1950, 18% increase over the 1949 service year, 13,238 congregations.] see w51 vol., pgs. 16 & 17.
1951 Watchtower
g-E * Awake / Link # 2
yb-51E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses
INFORMANT
wc * Will Religion Meet the World Crisis?
Awake from Sleep! T04
Hell-Fire-Bible Truth or Pagan Scare?
Jehovah's Witnesses Communists or Christians?
Report of the Clean Worship Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses
What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe?

1950 C.E.

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“Preach the word” (2 Timothy 4:2)
At the "Theocracy's Increase International Assembly" in Yankee Stadium, New York, N.Y. U.S.A., the New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures is released to a crowd of 82,075 attendees on August 2nd (the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is released in six volumes, from 1950 to 1960, beginning with the Christian Greek Scriptures). See w 97 10/15 pgs. 8-12.
w-E * The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (format change, August 15, 1950)
1950 Watchtower
g-E * Awake / Link # 2
yb-50E * Yearbook WBTS
Defending and Legally Establishing the Good News
INFORMANT
bi7 * New World Translation of the Christian Greek Scriptures
el * “This Means Everlasting Life” or el * This Means Everlasting Life
ew * Evolution Versus the New World
lf50 * Can You Live Forever in Happiness on Earth?
Report of the Theocracy's Increase Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses
Songs to Jehovah’s Praise
1950 Photos
# Baptized in 1950

1949 C.E. 

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“I . . . will yet praise thee more and more. (Ps. 71:14)
w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower
g-E * Awake
yb-49E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses
INFORMANT
ko * The Kingdom Hope of All Mankind

1948 C.E.

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“I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.” (Ps. 57:9, A.S.V.)
World Council of Churches is formally organized in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in its first World Assembly, August 22nd-September 5th.
w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower
g- * Awake / Link # 2
yb-48E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses
INFORMANT
pg * Permanent Governor of All Nations
The Watchtower Story

1947 C.E.

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“Oh praise Jehovah, all ye nations”. (Ps. 117:1, Am. Stan. Ver.)
w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower
g-E * Awake / Link # 2
yb-47E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses
INFORMANT
1947 The Joy Of All The People
1947 Photos
 

1946 C.E.

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1945 C.E.

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“Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations.” (Matthew 28:19, Am. Stan. Ver.)
[October], THE UNITED NATIONS organization is ratified and goes into effect, the LEAGUE OF NATIONS is dissolved on January 10, 1946, when the first General Assembly of the United Nations opened in London, England [symbolic scarlet-colored beast out of the abyss], "the disgusting thing that causes desolation," (Daniel 11:31) since the collapse of the Nazi-Fascist powers at the end of WW II, there has been a rivalry between the superpowers, one representing the KING OF THE NORTH, dominating a socilistic bloc of nations, and the other representing the KING OF THE SOUTH, dominating a largely capitalistic bloc of nations. (Daniel 11:37, 38) See w 97 7/1 pgs. 10-25, also yw pgs. 220-63, also re pgs. 186-98.
w-E * Watchtower (link # 2)
g-E * Consolation 

yb-45E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses

INFORMANT (5Mo)
1945 Informant
dr * The “Commander to the Peoples”
mk * ‘The Meek Inherit the Earth’
ta * Theocratic Aid to Kingdom Publishers
Organization Instructions for the Kingdom Publisher
Theocratic Aid to Kingdom Publishers
1945 - Charter of Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania

1944 C.E.

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“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God.” (Psalm 143:10)
At the "United Announcer's Theocratic Assembly" in Buffalo, New York U.S.A., the Watch Tower edition of the American Standard Version Bible, from the Society's own presses is released on August 10th.
w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower (Link # 3)
g-E * Consolation
yb-44E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses
INFORMANT
ge * The Coming World Regeneration
ki * “The Kingdom Is at Hand”
The Kingdom Is at Hand Study Questions
ni * “The Kingdom of God Is Nigh”
ow * One World, One Government
rw * Religion Reaps the Whirlwind
Kingdom Service Song Book
Public Meeting Campaign
Report of the United Announcers' Theocratic Assembly

1943 C.E.

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1942 C.E.

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“Blameless in the day of our Lord” (1 Cor. 1 : ?
While the world is in the heat of battle during World War II, Jehovah's santuary class held an assembly, with 53-conventions in the United States of America, holding simultaneous sessions from Sept. 18-20. This assembly grew to earth-wide proportions when 80-conventions on 4-continents besides islands joined in having the same program. The president of the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society spoke on the subject "Peace-Can It Last?" He showed that WW II would end, and that the international peace beast would ascend out of the abyss but that it would finally go off into destruction. Edition of the King James Bible, printed on the Watch Tower Society's presses is released. Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire goes before the United States Supreme Court
w * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower (Link # 3)
g-E Consolation
yb-42E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses

1942 Informant
INFORMANT (5Mo)
hp42 * Hope
pe42 * Peace - Can It Last?
wl * The New World (J.F. Rutherford)
Jehovah's Witnesses: Who Are They? What Is Their Work?: - J.F. Rutherford
Jehovah's Witnesses-Their Position (London)
King James Version (printed on WTBTS presses)
Kingdom News No. 02 ("The Finished Mystery and Why Suppressed-Clergymen Take a Hand): - J.F. Rutherford
Organization Instructions: - J.F. Rutherford
Report of the New World Theocratic Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses
The New World Study Questions

1941 C.E.

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“Salvation unto our God . . . and unto the Lamb” (Rev. 7:10, A.R.V.)
In May, 17-nations are no longer members of the LEAGUE OF NATIONS [being embroiled in World War II, leading to that organizations collapse in December]. The United States of America becomes the ally of Great Britain in World War II, thus continuing the struggle between the KING OF THE NORTH & the KING OF THE SOUTH as prophesied through Daniel at Daniel 11:1-27. See yw pgs. 220-63, also re pgs. 186-98, also bf pg. 592.
w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower
yb-41E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses
g-E * Consolation
INFORMANT
ci * Children (J.F. Rutherford)
cm * Comfort All That Mourn
gt41 * God and the State
to * Theocracy
Children Study Questions: -J.F. Rutherford
End of Axis Powers-J.F. Rutherford
Model Study No. 3: -J.F. Rutherford
Report of the Jehovah's Witnesses Assembly:-J.F. Rutherford
The New World-J.F. Rutherford
Kingdom News #9
1941 Watchtower Condemns O.R. Moyle in a Resolution
Talks from 1941

1940 C.E. 

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“My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.”--Ps. 13:5.
w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower (Link #3)
yb-40E * Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses
g-E * Consolation
INFORMANT
dm * Conspiracy Against Democracy
fc40 * Judge Rutherford Uncovers Fifth Column
rf * Refugees
rg * Religion (J.F. Rutherford)
se40 * Satisfied
Dividing the People - J.F. Rutherford
End of Nazism: - J.F. Rutherford
It Must Be Stopped - J.F. Rutherford
Kingdom News No. 7 
Kingdom News No. 11 (The People Have a Right to Good News Now): jp 200
Kingdom News No. 12 (The Last War Wins Peace Eternal)
Kingdom News No. 13 (Education for Life in the New World)
Kingdom News No. 14 (Overcoming Fear of What Is Coming on the Earth)
Law-Abiding - J.F. Rutherford
The Messenger: - J.F. Rutherford

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1940 Talks
Minersville School District vs. Gobitis - United States Supreme Court case


1939 C.E.

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1938 C.E.

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1937 C.E.

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1936 C.E.

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1935 C.E.

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1934 C.E.

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1933 C.E.

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“The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” Prov. 18: 10,
October 14th, On September 8, 1926, Germany had been admitted to the League of Nations, but Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler marched Germany out of the league on October 14, 1933. Boldly he went from one worldly success to another, annexing Austria and then Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia and forming the Axis powers, including faraway Japan. Earlier that year, in July, Vice-Chancellor Franz von Papen negotiated in Hitler's behalf a concordat with the Vatican and with Pope Pius XI. See yw pg. 274. J.F. Rutherford would write a Letter to Hitler.
w-E * Watchtower Link # 2
g-E * Golden Age / Link # 2
yb-33E * Yearbook IBSA
cs-33 * The Crisis (J.F. Rutherford)
dv * Dividing the People (J.F. Rutherford)
in * Intolerance (J.F. Rutherford)
pp * Preparation (J.F. Rutherford)
sk * Escape to the Kingdom (J.F. Rutherford)
Instructions for Car Drivers - J.F. Rutherford
Outline for Transcription Meetings - J.F. Rutherford
Your Work With Transcription Machines - J.F. Rutherford

1932 C.E.

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“They shall know that I am Jehovah” Eze 6:10
w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower
g-E * Golden Age or g-E * Golden Age or g-E * Golden Age
yb-32E * Yearbook International Bible Students Association 
af * Hereafter (J.F. Rutherford)
de * Cause of Death
gd * Who Is God? (J.F. Rutherford)
ho * Home and Happiness (J.F. Rutherford)
ke * Keys of Heaven (J.F. Rutherford)
lb * Liberty (J.F. Rutherford)
le32 * Health and Life
nd * What You Need (J.F. Rutherford)
nw * Good News
Bearing Testimony: - J.F. Rutherford
fw * The Final War - J.F. Rutherford
The Kingdom, the Hope of the World - J.F. Rutherford (this may be the revised version seen below in 1931?)
pr32 * Preservation or pr32 * Preservation (J.F. Rutherford)
tu * What Is Truth? or tu * What Is Thruth (J.F.Rutherford)
v-2 * Vindication II or v-2 * Vindication - tome II (J.F. Rutherford)
v-3 * Vindication III or v-3 * Vindication - Tome III (J.F. Rutherford)
wd * Where Are the Dead? or wd * Where Are The Dead? (J.F. Rutherford)


1931 C.E.

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“The Lord preserveth all them that love him ; but all the wicked will he destroy.” Ps. 145:20.
The name "Jehovah's Witnesses" is embraced by adopting a resolution at the International Assembly held in Columbus, Ohio U.S.A.
The Watchtower removed the cross from the cover in 1931. The Watchtower started teaching that the cross was a pagan symbol in 1936.
w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower
The Watchtower and Herald of Christ’s Presence (title and cover change, October 15, 1931)
g-E * Golden Age / Link # 2
yb-31E * Yearbook International Bible Students Association or yb-31E * Yearbook IBSAn
Bethel Home Rules & Regulations
he * Heaven and Purgatory or he * Heaven and Purgatory (J.F. Rutherford)
kw * The Kingdom, the Hope of the World (revised) - J.F. Rutherford or kw * The Kingdom - The Hope of the World (J.F. Rutherford)
v-1 * Vindication I
A Testimony - J.F. Rutherford
The Messenger - J.F. Rutherford also included here
The Messenger Convention Report

1930 C.E.

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“Sing unto the Lord a new song.” Psalm 96:1
w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower
g-E * Golden Age or g-E * Golden Age
yb-30E * Yearbook International Bible Students Association
Prophecy (J.F. Rutherford)
cc * Crimes and Calamities or cc * Crimes and Calamities - The Cause - The Remedy (J.F. Rutherford)
August 11, the book "Light," in two volumes, is released at Watch Tower headquarters, explaining the Book of Revelation.
lt-1-30 * Light I or lt-1-30 * Light - Tom e I (J.F. Rutherford)
lt-2-30 * Light II or lt-2-30 * Light - Tome II (J.F. Rutherford)
ph30 * Prohibition - League of Nations or ph30 * Prohibition League of Nations - Born God or the Devil - Which? (J.F. Rutherford)
wp * War or Peace, Which? or wp * War or Peace - Which? (J.F. Rutherford)
In Rebuttal-To the Honorable Federal Communications Commission, Broadcast Division - J.F. Rutherford
Information by the Peoples Pulpit Association, To the Honorable Federal Communications Commission, Broadcasting Division:

1929 C.E.

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1928 C.E.

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“Sing forth the honor of his name.” (Psalm 66: 2)
An International Assembly is held in Detroit, Mich. U.S.A., July 30-Aug. 6. Resolution: "Declaration Against Satan and for Jehovah" is adopted, the final resolution in a series of seven. See re pgs. 172-3.
w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower
g-E * Golden Age / Link # 2
yb-28E * Yearbook International Bible Students Association
Bulletin-Special Colporteur Edition: - J.F. Rutherford
Songs of Praise to Jehovah - J.F. Rutherford
Special Colporteur Bulletin-Winter Edition: - J.F. Rutherford
Prosperity Sure (J.F. Rutherford)
Reconciliation (J.F. Rutherford)
The Last Days (J.F. Rutherford)
Government (J.F. Rutherford)
The Messenger: July, 31, 1928 to August, 6 1928 - J.F. Rutherford also included here

1927 C.E.

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1926 C.E.

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1925 C.E.

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1924 C.E.

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1923 C.E.

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“We all, with open face beholding as a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the spirit of the Lord. 2 Cor 3:18
A General Assembly is held in Los Angeles, CA. U.S.A., in August. Resolution: "Proclamation- A Warning to All Christians" is adopted. See re pgs. 134-5, 140, & 173.
w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower / Link # 3
g-E * Golden Age) g-E * Golden Age 
Lasting Peace and Happiness--How to Find Them (for Chinese)
Proclamation-A Warning to All Christians - J.F. Rutherford
World Distress Why? The Remedy (J.F. Rutherford) IBSA
The Laodicean Messenger (Bible Educational Institute Chicago, Illinois 3rd ed)

1922 C.E.

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“Thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Cor 15:57

Second International Assembly is held at Cedar Point, Ohio U.S.A., Sept. 5-12. Resolution: "Proclamation-A Challenge to World Leaders" is adopted in the first of a series of seven resolutions in successive years. See re pgs. 134, 140, & 173.
w-E * Watchtower or w-E * The Watch Tower / Link #3
g-E * Golden Age / Link # 2
Proclamation-A Challenge to World Leaders - J.F. Rutherford
The Bible on Our Lord's Return - J.F. Rutherford

1921 C.E.

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1920 C.E.

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“The Lord is my strength and song.”-Psalm 118: 1
LEAGUE OF NATIONS begins sessions, EIGHTH WORLD POWER. See yw pgs. 104-27.
w-E * The Watch Tower
g-E * Golden Age (Awake) or g-E * Golden Age

1920's IBSA Cards
The Golden Age ABC - J.F. Rutherford
Millions Now Living Will Never Die - J.F. Rutherford
Talking with the Dead

1919 C.E.

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“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; Lord, and righteousness which is of me, saith the Lord.” Isa 54:17
[March] J.F. Rutherford, and seven associate officers are exonerated of all charges, Babylon the Great has fallen and releases her captivity of Jehovah's Name People, never to be able to enslave them again. Babylon the Great to be destroyed at Armageddon. Two dead witnesses revived in fulfillment of Revelation 11:11, 12. See re pgs. 169-71 pars. 23-9. First assembly of Bible Students under Watch Tower Society supervision held at Cedar Point, Ohio U.S.A., Sept. 1-8. The Golden Age, [now Awake!] begins publication in October.
w-E * The Watch Tower / Link # 2
g-E * Golden Age or g-E * Golden Age ("every other Wednesday", October 1, 1919 to September 22, 1937) / Link # 3
The Case of the International Bible Students Association
'The Facts' - Petition to US President for Executive Clemency
Calamities-Why Permitted?: - J.F. Rutherford
Can the Living Talk With the Dead? (Talking With the Dead?) - J.F. Rutherford
Christian Science: - J.F. Rutherford
Comforting Words of Life: - J.F. Rutherford
Demons Infest Earth's Atmosphere: - J.F. Rutherford
Do You Believe in the Resurrection?: - J.F. Rutherford
Do You Know?: - J.F. Rutherford
Earth to Be Filled With Glory: - J.F. Rutherford
Gathering the Lord's Jewels: - J.F. Rutherford
Golden Age at the Door: - J.F. Rutherford
Hope of Immortality: - J.F. Rutherford
Is the Soul Immortal?: - J.F. Rutherford
Is There a God?: - J.F. Rutherford
Joyful Message for the Sin-Sick: - J.F. Rutherford
Our Responsibility as Christians: - J.F. Rutherford
Predestination and Election: - J.F. Rutherford
Spiritism Is Demonism: - J.F. Rutherford
The Bruising of Satan: - J.F. Rutherford
The Case of the International Bible Students Association - J.F. Rutherford
The Dawn of a New Era: - J.F. Rutherford
The Golden Age ABC - J.F. Rutherford
The Liberty of the Gospel: - J.F. Rutherford
The Messenger of Laodicea - J.F. Rutherford
The Rich Man in Hell: - J.F. Rutherford
Thieves in Paradise: - J.F. Rutherford
To Whom the Work Is Entrusted: - J.F. Rutherford
Weeping All Night: - J.F. Rutherford
What Is the Soul?: - J.F. Rutherford
Where Are the Dead?: - J.F. Rutherford
Why God Permits Evil: - J.F. Rutherford
The Bible Students Convention Reports (January, 2-5, 1919 - Pittsburgh)
What Russell Taught by Leslie W. Jones


1918 C.E.

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“The end of all things is at hand: Be ye therefore sober and watch unto prayer; and above all things have fervent love among yourselves. (1 Peter 4:7,8)
[June] J.F. Rutherford, second president of the Watch Tower Society, along with seven associate officers are sentenced to long prison terms on false charges. Two dead witnesses in fulfillment of Revelation 11:7-10. See re pgs. 167-8 pars. 19-22. On February 24th, the first delivery of the talk "The World Has Ended--Millions Now Living May Never Die" at Los Angeles, CA. convention. See jv pg. 719.
What happened to the ressurection of the anointed to heaven in 1918?
w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower
Unspoken Sermon
Berean Studies on The Finished Mystery - J.F. Rutherford
Kingdom News No. 36: The New Millennium What Does the Future Hold for You?
The Revelation of Jesus Christ (according to the Sinaitic Text)
Facts for Shareholders (November 15, 1917 WBTS)
Judge Rutherford Writes a Letter from Prison

1917 C.E.

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“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee; the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”-Numbers 6:24-26 (Chosen by Brother Russell before his death)
April 6th United States president Wilson declared a state of war existed with Germany and officially enters with its partner, Britian, in the dual world power alliance of the KINGS OF THE SOUTH fighting against the KINGS OF THE NORTH. See yw pg. 272. 
Russian clergy hold a General Council of Moscow [Sept.- Oct.] and restore Russian patriarchate abolished by Tzar Peter the Great. Russian revolution, Bolshaviki disestablish the Russian Church as the State Church.
w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower
The Bible Students Monthly (The Fall of Babylon) - J.F. Rutherford
Studies in the Scriptures - volume VII - The Finished Mystery IBSA -C. Woodward, G. Fisher but attributed to C.T. Russell
What Pastor Russell Said-Edited by Leslie W. Jones
Pastor Russell’s Sermons
Harvest Shiftings
A Message to the Watchers - LIGHT after DARKNESS (September 1, 1917 C.T.Russell)
EXPANDED BIBLE COMMENTS 1879-1916 or EXPANDED BIBLE COMMENTS 1879-1916 OLD TESTAMENT
The Parable of the Penny

1916 C.E.

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(Motto) “Strong in faith.” Psalm 116
United States of America becomes the Ally of Great Britian in World War I. [Effectively rescuing the SEVENTH WORLD POWER after Great Britain received the "sword stroke" that could have been fatal, the United States came to the rescue. (Rev. 13:13) See w88 12/15 pgs. 19-20, also see re pgs. 190-2 pars. 13-20. Britain and the United States of America become a dual world power, or KINGS OF THE SOUTH. See yw pgs. 104-27 & 220-63, also bf pg. 592.
w-E * The Watch Tower 
Convention "Limited" Release - "Things to Remember" - Transcontinental Special 1913
Home and Office Rules - C.T. Russell
Biography of Pastor Charles Taze Russell at the age of 60

Letter Regarding the Death of Pastor Russell

1915 C.E.

 

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“Are ye able to drink of My cup?” (Mt 20:20-23)
w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower
IBSA Our Temple Chicago
A Great Battle in the Ecclesiastical Heavens - J.F.Rutherford
What Say The Scriptures About Hell - IBSA

1914 C.E.

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1913 C.E.

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“What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and will call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows unto the Most High.” Psalm 116:12, 13
w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower
In the Garden of the Lord - C.T. Russell

Brooklyn Tabernacle (Tract)

1912 C.E.

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(Unknown)
w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtowerw-E * Watch Tower (January 1, 1912 Vol.XXXII n°1)
Suggestive Hints To New Colporteurs
Berean Studies on The Battle of Armageddon - C.T. Russell
Berean Studies on The Time Is at Hand - C.T. Russell
Berean Studies on Thy Kingdom Come - C.T. Russell
Debate between C.T.Russell - L.S.White (february, 23-28, 1908 Head at Music - Cincinatti - Ohio)

1911 C.E.

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(Unknown)
w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower
Souvenir Notes Bible Students’ Convention
Berean Studies on The Divine Plan of The Ages - C.T. Russell
Everybody's Paper - C.T. Russell
 

1910 C.E.

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(Motto) “Love one another as I have loved you”—unto self-sacrifice. (John 15:12)
w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower
Berean Studies on The At-one-ment Between God and Man 1910 edition - C.T. Russell
Jewish Hopes - C.T. Russell

1909 C.E.

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My help cometh from the Lord (Ps. 121:2)
Headquarters of WATCH TOWER SOCIETY is transferred from Pittsburg, PA., U.S.A. to Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.A.
Sweden Branch Office established

w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Watchtower The Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence (title and cover change, 1909)
Berean Bible Teachers' Manual
Berean Questions on Tabernacle Shadows of the Better Sacrifices - C.T. Russell
Bible Student's Manual - Clayton J. Woodworth
Peoples Pulpit - C.T. Russell
Photos:
Souvenir Notes - Bible Students Conventions 1910
News-clippings from 1892-1909 from the Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Photos:
Charles T. Russell in Copenhagen, Denmark with the local Bible Students group


1908 C.E. 

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(Unknown)
w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * The Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
Zion’s Glad Songs (needs it's own page)
The Wonderful Story of God's Love
No. 80—Are You of the Hopeful or of the Hopeless? Seven Women Desire One Husband. The Millennial Morning Is Dawning! The Ransom Price Paid for Sinners Guarantees a Millennial Age of Restitution
No. 81—Gathering the Lord’s Jewels. The Hope of Immortality
No. 82—What Is the Soul?
No. 83—An Open Letter to a Seventh-Day Adventist

1907 C.E. 

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“Ye are not of the world, even as I am not of the world,” for “I have chosen you out of the world.” John 17:9, 11, 21
w-E * The Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower (needs it's own page)
Instructor's Guide and Berean Index - C.T. Russell
Watch Tower Bible (King James Version with Berean Helps) (Bible Students Edition, Berean Bible)
Daily Heavenly MANNA for the Household of FAITH (Zion's Watch Tower)

No. 76—Earthquakes in Prophecy. “Tongues of Fire.” “In the Evil Day.” Filthiness of Flesh and Spirit
No. 77—God’s Unspeakable Gift. What Would Satisfy Jesus for His Travail of Soul at Calvary?
No. 78—Physical Health Promoted by Righteousness
No. 79—The Lost Key of Knowledge. What Would Satisfy Jesus for His Travail of Soul at Calvary?

1906 C.E. 

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(Motto) “In due time” 1 Tim 2:6 “Be patient therefore, brethren.”
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
No. 72—To Hell and Back! Who Are There. The Great Prison House to be Destroyed. The Oath-Bound Covenant. Selling the Birthright
No. 73—(Same as No. 57)
No. 74—Divine Plan of the Ages for Human Salvation
No. 75—Spiritism Is Demonism!

1905 C.E.

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“Wisdom is the principal thing: Therefore get wisdom.” Prov 4:7
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
Hymns of the Millennial Dawn
In the Garden of the Lord 1905 (needs it's own page)
No. 68—Increasing Influence of Spiritism
No. 69—Study to Show Thyself Approved Unto God. Christendom in Grave Danger. Refrain Thy Voice From Weeping. Hope for the Innumerable Non-Elect
No. 70—Cheerful Christians. Divine Predestination in Respect to Mankind
No. 71—(Same as No. 15)
Mailing Tract - Why God Permits Evil

1904 C.E.

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Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are reputable; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Php 4:8
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
Daily Heavenly Manna for the Household of Faith-Gertrude W. Seibert
Studies in the Scriptures V The At-one-ment Between God and Man
Studies in the Scripture - volume VI - The New Creation
No. 64—Criticisms of Millennial Hopes and Prospects Examined
No. 65—(Same as No. 11)
No. 66—(Same as No. 21)
No. 67—(Dutch translation of No. 21)

1903 C.E.

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
Debate between C.T.Russell vs Dr.E.L.Eaton (october, 20-25 Carnegie Hall, Allegheny. PA)
No. 60—Why Are Ye the Last to Welcome Back the King?
No. 61—Protestants, Awake! (revised)
No. 62—(Same as No. 12)
No. 63—Christ’s Death Secured One Probation or Trial for Life Everlasting to Every Man

1902 C.E.

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
The Emphatic Diaglott
No. 56—Epistle to the Hebrews (Yiddish only) (booklet)
No. 57—The Scripture Teaching on Calamities and Why God Permits Them
No. 58—(Same as No. 17)
No. 59—The World’s Hope

1901 C.E.

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
No. 52—Food for Thinking Christians—Our Lord’s Return—Its Object, the Restitution of All Things Spoken
No. 53—The Scriptures Clearly Teach the Old Theology That Death Is the Wages of Sin, and Not Eternal Torment
No. 54—(Same as No. 14)
No. 55—(Same as No. 32)
 

1900 C.E.

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
Zion's Glad Songs - C.T. Russell
No. 48—What Say the Scriptures About Our Lord’s Return—His Parousia, Apokalupsis and Epiphania (booklet)
No. 49—Which Is the True Gospel? April
No. 50—(German translation of No. 49)
No. 51—Heathendom’s Hope Future, Therefore Wait Thou Upon the Lord

1899 C.E.

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
Tabernacle Shadows of The "Better Sacrifices"
Studies in the Scriptures - volume V - AT-ONE-MENT between GOD AND MAN
Tabernacle Shadows (needs it's own page)
No. 44—Gathering the Lord’s Jewels
No. 45—(Same as No. ?
No. 46—The Good Shepherd and His Two Flocks
No. 47—(Swedish translation of No. 40)

1898 C.E.

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
No. 40—What Is the Soul?
No. 41—Must We Abandon Hope of a Golden Age?
No. 42—Crosses True and False. Crucified With Christ
No. 43—The Bible Versus the Evolution Theory (booklet)

1897 C.E.

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
Studies in the Scriptures III Thy Kingdom Come
Studies in the Scriptures - volume IV - The Day of Vengeance
Moulton Geden Concordance J-20 in Kingdom Interlinear
No. 36—Awake! Jerusalem, Awake!
No. 36—(Extra) (French translation of No. 22)
No. 37—“How Readest Thou?”
No. 38—The Hope of Immortality
No. 39—What Say the Scriptures About Spiritualism (Spiritism)? (booklet)

1896 C.E.

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
Hymns of the Morning (Zion's Glad Songs of the Morning) (Zion's Watch Tower, February 1, 1896) - C.T. Russell
Joseph B. Rotherham's New Testament, Twelfth Edition Revised-
Outlines of the Divine Plan of the Ages - C.T. Russell
No. 32—What Say the Scriptures About Hell? (booklet)
No. 33—(Dutch translation of No. 1)
No. 34—(German translation of No. 1)
No. 35—(Swedish translation of No. 28)
No. 35—(Extra) (French translation of No. 21)

1895 C.E.

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Kaiser Wilhelm declared that "the German Empire has become a world empire." He mixed himself in with the Middle East, for four years later, a group of German bankers got from the Turkish sultan a concession for building a railroad across Asiatic Turkey from the Staits of Bosporus, opposite Constantinople, southward to Baghdad in Mesopotamia. Looking to further imperial communications, he said: "Germany's future lies upon the water." The total tonage of his navy became second only to that of Britain. The KING OF THE SOUTH looked on nervously. See Ibidem, pgs. 149, 150, also see yw pg. 269.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
Zion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence (format change, 1895)

No. 25—The Only Name—A Criticism of Bishop Foster’s New Gospel
No. 26—(Swedish translation of No. 21)
No. 27—(Same as No. 14)
No. 28—Why Are Ye Last to Welcome Back the King?
No. 29—(Norwegian translation of No. 21)
No. 30—(German translation of No. 28)
No. 30—(Extra) Wait Thou Upon the Lord
No. 31—(Extra) A Helping Hand for Bible Students (Ad for Millennial Dawn and letter of withdrawal)

1894 C.E.

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
A Conspiracy Exposed and Harvest Siftings (ZWT extra) - C.T. Russell
No. 21—Do You Know?
No. 22—(Same as No. 6)
No. 23—(German translation of No. 21)
No. 24—(Same as No. 5)

1893 C.E.

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
No. 16—(Same as No. 15 in booklet form)
No. 17—The Scripture Teaching on Purgatory
No. 18—Did Christ Die as Man’s Representative, or as His Substitute?
No. 19—(Norwegian translation of No. 14)
No. 20—(Swedish translation of No. 14)

1892 C.E.

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
Zion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence (semimonthly, 1892)
No. 11—The Tabernacle Shadows of the “Better Sacrifices” (booklet) (© 1891)
No. 12—The Divine Plan of the Ages for Human Salvation—Why Evil Was Permitted
No. 13—(Norwegian translation of No. 1)
No. 14 - A Dark Cloud and Its Silver Lining
No. 15-"Thy Word Is Truth"- An Answer to Robert Ingersoll's Charges Against Christianity
Bible Students Tracts `Thy Word is Truth` 1892

1891 C.E.

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April 19-25, first convention of Bible Students.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
Zion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence (format change, 1891)
Studies in the Scriptures 2: The cleansing of the sanctuary
Studies in the Scriptures - volume III - Thy Kingdom Come
No. 8—The Wonderful Story—Illustrated (booklet)
No. 9—(Swedish translation of No. 1)
No. 10—A Broad Basis for True Christian Union. Contend Earnestly for the Faith Once Delivered to the Saints
No. 11-The Tabernacle Shadows of the "Better Sacrifices": 

1890 C.E.

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1889 C.E. 

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
Studies in the Scriptures - volume II - The Times Is At Hand
(The author of Studies in the Scriptures, Charles Taze Russell, reported that he did not write them "through visions and dreams, nor by God's audible voice," but that he sought "to bring together these long scattered fragments of truth".The first volume was written in 1886. Originally titled The Plan of the Ages as part of a series called Millennial Dawn, it was later renamed The Divine Plan of the Ages. The name of the series was changed to Studies in the Scriptures in 1904 in order to clarify their nature as biblical textbooks.
The Old Theology (Bible Students' Tracts)
No. 1—Do the Scriptures Teach That Eternal Torment Is the Wages of Sin?
No. 2—The Scripture Teaching on Calamities, and Why God Permits Them
No. 3—Protestants, Awake! The Spirit of the Great Reformation Dying. How Priestcraft Now Operates
No. 4—Dr. Talmage’s View of the Millennium
The Minister's Daughter
Bill Arp Slip

1888 C.E. 

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The grandson of William I came to the German imperial throne as William II, commonly called Kaiser Wilhelm. Says one authority: "He was a firm believer in the divine right of kings and of kaisers, (Caesars), in particular. On numerous occasions he spoke of himself as 'the instrument of the Lord,' and took such excessive interest in the army, ... but his selfish ambition had no bounds. It is now greatly conceded that almost from the first day of his reign he began to plan for world domination; that he ... resolved that he, William, would show the world that one man could raise himself to the topmost pinnacle and not only rule Germany, but through Germany might rule the civilized earth." See The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 29, pg. 333b. He declared that he owed his 'awful responsibility toward the Creator alone, wherefrom no man, no minister, no parliment, no people can relieve the sovereign.' See Ibidem volumn 12, pg. 520b., also see yw pg. 266.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * Zion's Watch Tower

1887 C.E.

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
Arp Slip (Arp Tract)
Songs of Hope For All People by John H. Paton (Not an official WT Publication by quite possibly used back then by the Bible Students)


1886 C.E.

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
Studies in the Scriptures (six booklets bound) - C.T. Russell
Studies in the Scriptures - volume I - The Divine Plan Of The Ages
The first volume was written in 1886. Originally titled The Plan of the Ages as part of a series called Millennial Dawn, it was later renamed The Divine Plan of the Ages. The name of the series was changed to Studies in the Scriptures in 1904 in order to clarify their nature as biblical textbooks.

1885 C.E.

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
Uncle Daniel's Bible Class Book - a non WT publication endorsed by Zion's Watch Tower

1884 C.E.

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Zion's Watch Tower and Tract Society, now the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society of Pennsylvania, is legally chartered.
w-E * Zion's Watch Tower
New Measures of the Great Pyramid by a New Measurer (a non WT Publication yet used for the Pyramid articles)

1883 C.E.

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower

1882 C.E.

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1881 C.E.

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1880 C.E.

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w-E * Zion's Watch Tower or w-E * THE HERALD OF CHRIST PRESENCE-ZION'S WATCH TOWER (text)
Poems and Hymns of Millennial Dawn
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (August, 1880 Vol.11 N°2 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.355)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (July, 1880 Vol.11 N°1 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.345)
The Day Dawn 

1879 C.E.

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C.T. Russell publishes first issue of Zion's Watch Tower and Herald of Christ' Presence.
Zion's Watch Tower and Herald of Christ's Presence (July 1879)
Early Bible Students Postcards
Songs of the Bride (1879; 144 hymns expressing the desires and hopes of Christ’s bride)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (June, 1879 Vol.8 N°6 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.329)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (May, 1879 Vol.8 N°5 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.313)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (April, 1879 Vol.8 N°4 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.297)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (March, 1879 Vol.8 N°3 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.281)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (February, 1879 Vol.8 N°2 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.265)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (January, 1879 Vol.8 N°1 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.241)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (complete)
All Watchtower bound volumes 1879-1949

1878 C.E.

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w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (December, 1878 Vol.7 N°6 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.225)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (November, 1878 Vol.7 N°5 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.209)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (October, 1878 Vol.7 N°4 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.193)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (September, 1878 Vol.7 N°3 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.177)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (August, 1878 Vol.7 N°2 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.161)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (July, 1878 Vol.7 N°1 - Rochester N.Y.) (scan-see p.145)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (complete)

1877 C.E.

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1876 C.E.

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w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (March, 1876 Vol.4 N°2) (scan-see p.129) or w-E * (text - see p.202)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (January, 1876 Vol.4 N°1) (scan-see p.113) or w-E * (text - see p.178)
Gentile Times-When Do They End? CT Russell 1876

1875 C.E.

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w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (December, 1875 Vol.3 N°6) (scan-see p.97) or w-E * (text - see p.156)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (October, 1875 Vol.3 N°5) (scan-see p.84) or w-E * (text - see p.134)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (September, 1875 Vol.3 N°4) (scan-see p.65) or w-E * (text - see p.109)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (August, 1875 Vol.3 N°3) (scan-see p.49) or w-E * (text - see p.80)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (July, 1875 Vol.3 N°2) (scan-see p.33) or w-E * (text - see p.53)
w-E * THE HERALD OF THE MORNING (June, 1875 Vol.3 N°1) (scan-see p.17) or w-E * (text - see p.24)

1874 C.E.

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1872 C.E.

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Charles Taze Russell and his Father Publish "The Evening Prayer" via their Music Publishing Business


1871 C.E.

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January 1st, Germanic Empire established, with William I being declared Caesar or Kaiser. Germany assumes role as KING OF THE NORTH. The interest of this KING OF THE NORTH began to clash with those of the modern KING OF THE SOUTH, the Anglo-American dual world power. The Germanic KING OF THE NORTH was the most lively and mighty champion of the former SIXTH WORLD POWER, Rome. When the German Parliment opened in October of 1871, Emperor William I voiced the conviction that "the new German Empire will be a reliable shield for peace." What does history show? See yw pgs. 263 & 265.

1870 C.E.

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C.T. Russell and a group from Allegheny, Penn. U.S.A. begin a systematic study of the Bible. Italy is established as a kingdom independent from the Vatican.

1865 C.E.

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'THE WATCH TOWER' - Volume 1 (Actually produced by the Anglican Church - Not WTBTS) However you can see how it influenced the Watch Tower cover of 1879.


1859 C.E.

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1856 C.E.

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The "Holy Synod" of the Russian Orthodox Church, under pressure from the "people" to gain further Bible knowledge, undertook its own synod translation, doing so with guidelines that were carefully crafted to insure that expressions used would conform to church views. See w97 10/1 pg. 12.

1850 C.E.

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George Storrs wrote The Watch Tower

1833 C.E.

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Regency of Greece declares Orthodox Church of Greece to be independent.
The Gospel Anchor vol 3 editor Henry Grew

1832 C.E.

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The Gospel Anchor Volume 1 (Not a WT publication...yet later edited by one of the great influences of Pastor Russell)
The Gospel Anchor vol 2 editor Henry Grew


...Continue on to the Biblical Chronology page
 

Public Talk Outlines

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Index to Letters (For Elders eyes only please) (Includes ALL letters from 1981-2012)

Branch office staff

• Branch Organization (revised 2003), for branch overseers
• "Dwelling Together in Unity" (1952, revised 1974, 1982, 1989, 1986, 2004)
• Standards Manual (2005), for proofreaders
• Writing for Our Journals, for writers

Other

• Memorandum for Regional Building Committees, for Regional Building Committee members
• Working Together Safely—Safety Rules and Standards for Volunteer Projects, for Regional Building Committee volunteers
• District Convention Operations (1997), for Convention Committee members
• Shining as Illuminators in the World (1977,[17] 2004), for attendees of pioneer school
• Missionary Counsel Booklet (1985), for missionaries

Legal guidance for members

• Preparing for a Child Custody Case Involving Religious Issues (1997)

Direct and Cross Examination Questions in Child Custody Cases (1987)"Defending and Legally Establishing the Good News" (1950)

For medical practitioners

• Family Care and Medical Management for Jehovah's Witnesses (1992, revised 1995)

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BIBLE READING SCHEDULE - 1 YEAR
 

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Newsletter

• Our Kingdom Ministry, for publishers

Our Kingdom Ministry (format change, January 2009)Our Kingdom Ministry (format change, September 1991)Our Kingdom Ministry (title change, 1982)Our Kingdom Service (title change, 1976)Kingdom Ministry (title change, September 1956)Informant (title change, July 1936)Director for Field Publishers (title change, October 1935)Bulletin for Jehovah’s Witnesses (title change, 1931)Watch Tower Bulletin (title change, 1930)Bulletin (title change, 1919)Suggestions from Colporteurs (title change, 1918)Suggestive Hints to New Colporteurs (title change, 1914)Suggestive Hints to Colporteurs (1896 to 1913)
Public Meeting Campaign (1945 to 1946)
Instructions for Car Drivers (1933)
Outline for Transcription Meetings (1933)
Your Work With Transcription Machines (1933)
Bearing Testimony (1932)
Suggestions for Workers—Special Bulletin (1929)
Bulletin-This Kingdom Gospel Must Be Preached (1929)
Bulletin-Special Colporteur Edition (1928)
Special Colporteur Bulletin—Winter Edition (1928)
To Whom the Work Is Entrusted (1919)
 

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Tracts

Numbered series

• No. 1—What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe?—1951
• No. 2—Hell-Fire—Bible Truth or Pagan Scare?—1951
• No. 3—Jehovah’s Witnesses, Communists or Christians?—1951
• No. 4—Awake from Sleep!—1951
• No. 5—Hope for the Dead—1952
• No. 6—The Trinity, Divine Mystery or Pagan Myth?—1952
• No. 7—How Valuable Is the Bible?—1952
• No. 8—Life in a New World—1952, revised 1964
• No. 9—The Sign of Christ’s Presence—1953
• No. 10—Man’s Only Hope for Peace—1953
• No. 11—Which Is the Right Religion?—1953
• No. 12—Do You Believe in Evolution or the Bible?—1953, revised 1968
• No. 13—Why You Can Trust the Bible—1987
• No. 14—What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe?—1987
• No. 15—Life in a Peaceful New World—1987, revised 1994
• No. 16—What Hope for Dead Loved Ones?—1987
• No. 17—A Peaceful New World—Will It Come? (© 1991)—1992
• No. 18—Jehovah’s Witnesses—What Do They Believe?—1992
• No. 19—Will This World Survive?—1992, revised 2005
• No. 20—Comfort for the Depressed—1992, revised 2000
• No. 21—Enjoy Family Life—1992, revised 1998
• No. 22—Who Really Rules the World?—1992
• No. 23—Jehovah—Who Is He?—1998, revised 2001
• No. 24—Jesus Christ—Who Is He?—1999
• No. 25—Do You Have an Immortal Spirit?—2001
• No. 26—Would You Like to Know More About the Bible?—2001
• No. 27—All Suffering Soon to End!—2005
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• No. 37 - Where Can We Find Answers to Life's Big Questions? - August 2014 campaign Tract 

Targeted distribution

• How to Find the Road to Paradise (for Muslims)—1990
• Jehovah’s Witnesses—A Christian Community (for Muslims) (Arabic)—1992
• No. 71—Does Fate Rule Our Lives?—Or Does God Hold Us Responsible? (for Muslims) (Asian languages)—1994, revised 2001
• No. 72—The Greatest Name (for Muslims) (Asian languages)—1994, revised 2001
• No. 73—Who Are Jehovah’s Witnesses? (for Muslims) (Turkish)—1995, revised 2001
• No. 74—Hellfire—Is It Part of Divine Justice? (for Muslims) (Indonesian and Turkish)—1995, revised 2001
• No. 75—Will Suffering Ever End? (for Buddhists) (Asian languages) (© 1995)—1996
• Jehovah’s Witnesses—What You Need to Know (French, Dutch)—1996
• No. 76—Jehovah’s Witnesses Reply (Serbian and other languages)—1997
• No. 77—How Precious Is Life to You? (for Buddhists) (Mongolian)—1999
• People of France, You Are Being Deceived! (French, English)—1999
• No. 78—It Could Happen to You! (Russian)—2000
• What Is Brewing In France? Could Freedom Regress? (French)—2000
• “You Are the Light of the World” (Spanish)—2000
• No. 79—You Can Benefit! (Czech) (© 2000)—2001
• No. 81—Is Your Life Ruled by Fate? (Chinese) (© 2007)
• No. 82—You Can Trust the Creator! (for Native Americans) (© 2007)

Other

You Have Been Warned—1936
Dividing the People—1940
It Must Be Stopped—1940
Law-Abiding—1940
Quebec, You Have Failed Your People!—1946
Quebec’s Burning Hate for God and Christ and Freedom Is the Shame of All Canada—1946
Regret and Protest by American Convention-Hosts Over Religious Discrimination Against Visiting Witnesses of Jehovah—1950
How Has Christendom Failed All Mankind?—1958
Would You Like to Understand the Bible?—1968
Rwanda Persecutes Christians—1986
Religious Persecution in Singapore—1996

• Youths—What Will You Do With Your Life?—2002
• Would You Like to Know the Truth?-2008 -

 

Bible Students tracts

Watch Tower Tracts (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1881
No. 1—Why Will There Be a Second Advent?
No. 2—(Title uncertain)
No. 3—(Title uncertain)
No. 4—Why Evil Was Permitted
No. 5—The Narrow Way to Life
No. 6—Albert Delmont Jones: A Call to "The Marriage Supper of the Lamb." The Hour of God's Judgment, and Consequent Fall of Babylon
No. 7—Work of Atonement—Tabernacle Types

The Minister’s Daughter—1882
Arp Slip (Arp Tract)—1887

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1889
No. 1—Do the Scriptures Teach That Eternal Torment Is the Wages of Sin?
No. 2—The Scripture Teaching on Calamities, and Why God Permits Them
No. 3—Protestants, Awake! The Spirit of the Great Reformation Dying. How Priestcraft Now Operates
No. 4—Dr. Talmage’s View of the Millennium

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1890
No. 5—Friendly Hints on Bible Study and Students’ Helps
No. 6—The Scripture Teaching Concerning the World’s Hope (The Hope of the Groaning Creation)
No. 7—The Wonderful Story of Wisdom, Love and Grace Divine (The Wonderful Story—The Old, Old Story)

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1891
No. 8—The Wonderful Story—Illustrated (booklet)
No. 9—(Swedish translation of No. 1)
No. 10—A Broad Basis for True Christian Union. Contend Earnestly for the Faith Once Delivered to the Saints

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1892
No. 11—The Tabernacle Shadows of the “Better Sacrifices” (booklet) (© 1891)
No. 12—The Divine Plan of the Ages for Human Salvation—Why Evil Was Permitted
No. 13—(Norwegian translation of No. 1)
No. 14—Bible Study and Needful Helps Thereto
No. 15—“Thy Word Is Truth”—An Answer to Robert Ingersoll’s Charges Against Christianity

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1893
No. 16—(Same as No. 15 in booklet form)
No. 17—The Scripture Teaching on Purgatory
No. 18—Did Christ Die as Man’s Representative, or as His Substitute?
No. 19—(Norwegian translation of No. 14)
No. 20—(Swedish translation of No. 14)

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1894
No. 21—Do You Know?
No. 22—(Same as No. 6)
No. 23—(German translation of No. 21)
No. 24—(Same as No. 5)

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1895
No. 25—The Only Name—A Criticism of Bishop Foster’s New Gospel
No. 26—(Swedish translation of No. 21)
No. 27—(Same as No. 14)
No. 28—Why Are Ye Last to Welcome Back the King?
No. 29—(Norwegian translation of No. 21)
No. 30—(German translation of No. 28)
No. 30—(Extra) Wait Thou Upon the Lord
No. 31—(Extra) A Helping Hand for Bible Students (Ad for Millennial Dawn and letter of withdrawal)

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1896
No. 32—What Say the Scriptures About Hell? (booklet)
No. 33—(Dutch translation of No. 1)
No. 34—(German translation of No. 1)
No. 35—(Swedish translation of No. 28)
No. 35—(Extra) (French translation of No. 21)

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1897
No. 36—Awake! Jerusalem, Awake!
No. 36—(Extra) (French translation of No. 22)
No. 37—“How Readest Thou?”
No. 38—The Hope of Immortality
No. 39—What Say the Scriptures About Spiritualism (Spiritism)? (booklet)

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1898
No. 40—What Is the Soul?
No. 41—Must We Abandon Hope of a Golden Age?
No. 42—Crosses True and False. Crucified With Christ
No. 43—The Bible Versus the Evolution Theory (booklet)

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1899
No. 44—Gathering the Lord’s Jewels
No. 45—(Same as No. ?
No. 46—The Good Shepherd and His Two Flocks
No. 47—(Swedish translation of No. 40)

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1900
No. 48—What Say the Scriptures About Our Lord’s Return—His Parousia, Apokalupsis and Epiphania (booklet)
No. 49—Which Is the True Gospel?
No. 50—(German translation of No. 49)
No. 51—Heathendom’s Hope Future, Therefore Wait Thou Upon the Lord

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1901
No. 52—Food for Thinking Christians—Our Lord’s Return—Its Object, the Restitution of All Things Spoken
No. 53—The Scriptures Clearly Teach the Old Theology That Death Is the Wages of Sin, and Not Eternal Torment
No. 54—(Same as No. 14)
No. 55—(Same as No. 32)

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1902
No. 56—Epistle to the Hebrews (Yiddish only) (booklet)
No. 57—The Scripture Teaching on Calamities and Why God Permits Them
No. 58—(Same as No. 17)
No. 59—The World’s Hope

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1903
No. 60—Why Are Ye the Last to Welcome Back the King?
No. 61—Protestants, Awake! (revised)
No. 62—(Same as No. 12)
No. 63—Christ’s Death Secured One Probation or Trial for Life Everlasting to Every Man

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1904
No. 64—Criticisms of Millennial Hopes and Prospects Examined
No. 65—(Same as No. 11)
No. 66—(Same as No. 21)
No. 67—(Dutch translation of No. 21)

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1905
No. 68—Increasing Influence of Spiritism
No. 69—Study to Show Thyself Approved Unto God. Christendom in Grave Danger. Refrain Thy Voice From Weeping. Hope for the Innumerable Non-Elect
No. 70—Cheerful Christians. Divine Predestination in Respect to Mankind
No. 71—(Same as No. 15)

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1906
No. 72—To Hell and Back! Who Are There. The Great Prison House to be Destroyed. The Oath-Bound Covenant. Selling the Birthright
No. 73—(Same as No. 57)
No. 74—Divine Plan of the Ages for Human Salvation
No. 75—Spiritism Is Demonism!

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1907
No. 76—Earthquakes in Prophecy. “Tongues of Fire.” “In the Evil Day.” Filthiness of Flesh and Spirit
No. 77—God’s Unspeakable Gift. What Would Satisfy Jesus for His Travail of Soul at Calvary?
No. 78—Physical Health Promoted by Righteousness
No. 79—The Lost Key of Knowledge. What Would Satisfy Jesus for His Travail of Soul at Calvary?

The Old Theology (Bible Students’ Tracts)—1908
No. 80—Are You of the Hopeful or of the Hopeless? Seven Women Desire One Husband. The Millennial Morning Is Dawning! The Ransom Price Paid for Sinners Guarantees a Millennial Age of Restitution
No. 81—Gathering the Lord’s Jewels. The Hope of Immortality

No. 82—What Is the Soul?No. 83—An Open Letter to a Seventh-Day Adventist

Calamities—Why Permitted?—1919
Christian Science—1919
Comforting Words of Life—1919
Demons Infest Earth’s Atmosphere—1919
Do You Believe in the Resurrection?—1919
Do You Know?—1919
Earth to Be Filled With Glory—1919
Gathering the Lord’s Jewels—1919
Golden Age at the Door—1919
Hope of Immortality—1919
Is There a God?—1919
Is the Soul Immortal?—1919
Joyful Message for the Sin-Sick—1919
Our Responsibility as Christians—1919
Predestination and Election—1919
Spiritism Is Demonism—1919
The Bruising of Satan—1919
The Case of the International Bible Students Association—1919
The Dawn of a New Era—1919
The Liberty of the Gospel—1919
The Rich Man in Hell—1919
Thieves in Paradise—1919
Weeping All Night—1919
What Is the Soul?—1919
Where Are the Dead?—1919
Why God Permits Evil—1919
Proclamation—A Challenge to World Leaders—1922
Proclamation—A Warning to All Christians—1923
Ecclesiastics Indicted—1924
The Broadcaster—1924
Message of Hope—1925
World Powers Addressed (A Testimony to the Rulers of the World)—1926
“Where Are the Nine?”—1928
 

Kingdom News

Tracts in the Kingdom News series have been published intermittently since 1918, replacing the earlier series, The Bible Students Monthly.
No. 1—Religious Intolerance—Pastor Russell’s Followers Persecuted Because They Tell the People the Truth—Treatment of Bible Students Smacks of the ‘Dark Ages’—1918
No. 2—“The Finished Mystery” and Why Suppressed—Clergymen Take a Hand—1918
No. 3—Two Great Battles Raging—Fall of Autocracy Certain—Satanic Strategy Doomed to Failure—The Birth of Antichrist—1918
No. 4—Attempt to Wreck Garden Assembly—The Facts—1939
No. 5—Can Religion Save the World From Disaster?—1939
No. 6—Time of Darkness—Isaiah 60:2—1940
No. 6—Which Will Give You Freedom? Religion or Christianity? (London)—1940
No. 7—Do You Condemn or Wink at Unspeakable Crimes?—1940
No. 7—Religionists Devise Mischief to Destroy Christians (London)—1940
No. 8—If the Bill Becomes Law—1941
No. 8—Jehovah’s Mandate to His Servants; Witness Against Papal Rome, Nazism, Fascism—Enemies of Christianity (London)—1941
No. 9—Victories in Your Defense—1941
No. 9—Where Does the Church of Scotland Stand? (London)—1941
No. 10—Life in the New Earth Under New Heavens—1942
No. 11—The People Have a Right to Good News Now—1942
No. 12—The Last War Wins the Peace Eternal—1943
No. 13—Education for Life in the New World—1944
No. 14—Overcoming Fear of What Is Coming on the Earth—1944
No. 15—World Conspiracy Against the Truth—1946
No. 16—Is Time Running Out for Mankind?—1973
No. 17—Has Religion Betrayed God and Man?—1973
No. 18—Government by God, Are You for It—Or Against It?—1974
No. 19—Is This All There Is to Life?—1974
No. 20—Would You Welcome Some Good News?—1975
No. 21—Your Future—Shaky? Or ... Secure?—1975
No. 22—How Crime and Violence Will Be Stopped—1976
No. 23—Why So Much Suffering—If God Cares?—1976
No. 24—The Family—Can It Survive?—1977
No. 25—Why Are We Here?—1978
No. 26—Relief From Pressure—Is It Possible?—1978
No. 27—What Has Happened to Love?—1979
No. 28—Hope for Ending Inflation, Sickness, Crime, War?—1980
No. 29—Is a Happy Life Really Possible?—1981
No. 30—Is Planet Earth Near the Brink?—1981
No. 31—Are We Nearing Armageddon?—1982
No. 32—A United, Happy Family—What Is the Key?—1983
No. 33—Life—How Did It Get Here? By Evolution or by Creation?—1985
No. 34—Why Is Life So Full of Problems?—1995
No. 35—Will All People Ever Love One Another?—1997
No. 36—The New Millennium—What Does the Future Hold for You?—2000
No. 37—The End of False Religion Is Near!—2006 
 

The Bible Students Monthly

The Bible Students Monthly (monthly, 1913–1918)
The Fall of Babylon (monthly, special subtitle during 1917-1918)
Everybody’s Paper (monthly, 1911-1913)
Peoples Pulpit (monthly, 1909-1911)
 

Recordings

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• New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (3 discs, MP3 format)
• The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (CD in Red Book CD-DA format, 2005)
• The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (CD in MP3 format, 2004)

The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah’s Kingdom (cassette, 1988)

• Awake! (CD in digital audio format, 2005)
• Awake! (CD in MP3 format, 2004)

Awake! (cassette, 1990)

Dramas

The Watch Tower Society produces audio recordings of dramatic presentations of biblical characters or contemporary settings with a religious theme. Audio recordings, including dialog, music, and sound effects, are produced at the Watch Tower Society headquarters and other branch offices. The recordings are presented at annual conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses, usually accompanied by members acting out the scenes with costumes and props. The audio recordings are later made available for home use by members.

• To Whose Authority Do You Submit? (Jeroboam) (2006)
• They Bore Thorough Witness to the Good News (Paul the Apostle) (2004)
• Boldly Witnessing Despite Opposition (Saint Stephen) (2003)
• Stand Firm in Troublesome Times (Jeremiah) (2003)
• Respect Jehovah's Authority (Korah) (2001)
• Warning Examples for Our Day (Zimri) (2000)
• Appreciating Our Spiritual Heritage (Jacob and Esau) (1999)
• //Families—Make Daily Bible Reading Your Way of Life!// (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego) (1998)
• Keep Your Eye Simple (contemporary) (1998)
• Marked for Survival (contemporary) (1998)
• Why Respect Theocratic Arrangements? (Gideon) (1997)
• Doing What is Right in Jehovah's Eyes (Josiah) (1993)
• Doing God's Will With Zeal (Jehu) (1992)
• Jehovah's Judgment Against Law-Defying People (Noah and Lot) (1990)
• Preserving Life in Time of Famine (Joseph) (1990)
• Jehovah Delivers Those Calling Upon His Name (Joshua) (1987)
• Beware of Losing Faith by Drawing Away From Jehovah (Moses) (1982)
• Jehovah's Name to be Declared in All the Earth (Plagues of Egypt) (1981)

Videos

• What Your Peers Say
  • Cell Phones (2013)

 

• Whiteboard Animation
  • Beat A Bully Without Using Your Fists (2013)

 

• Walk By Faith Not By Sight DVD 2012
• Become Jehovah's Friend (series)
  • Listen, Obey and Be Blessed (2012)

 

• Jehovah's Witnesses—Faith in Action (2 volumes)
  • Out Of Darkness (2010)
  • Let the Light Shine (2011)

 

• The Wonders of Creation Reaveal God's Glory (2009)
  • Extras
  • Slide Show

 

• Jehovah's Witnesses Stand Firm Against Nazi Assault (2008)
• Warning Examples for Our Day—Respect Jehovah's Authority (Bible dramas) (2008)
• Pursue Goals That Honor God (2007)
• To the Ends of the Earth and United by Divine Teaching (2007)
  • United by Divine Teaching (1994)
  • To the Ends of the Earth (1995)

 

• Organized to Share Good News and Our Whole Association of Brothers (2006)
  • Our Whole Association of Brothers (2000)
  • The New World Society in Action (1995)
  • Jehovah's Witnesses—The Organization Behind the Name (1990)

 

• Noah Walked with God—David Trusted in God (2004)
  • Noah—He Walked With God (1997)

 

• Transfusion Alternatives—Documentary Series
  • Transfusion-Alternative Strategies—Simple, Safe, Effective (2000)
  • No Blood—Medicine Meets the Challenge (2001)
  • Transfusion-Alternative Health Care—Meeting Patient Needs and Rights (2002)

 

• Faithful Under Trials—Jehovah's Witnesses in the Soviet Union (2001)
• Young People Ask—How Can I Make Real Friends?(1999)
• Young People Ask—What Will I Do With My Life?(2004)

 

• Jehovah's Witnesses Stand Firm Against Nazi Assault (1996)
• Fear Not! - Nazi Persecution (1996) (Not a WT Production however it deals with JW's)
• The Human Factor - Purple Triangles (Not a WT production however it deals with JW history)
• Purple Triangles (1992)
• The Bible—A Book of Fact and Prophecy (3 volumes)
  • Accurate History, Reliable Prophecy (1993)
  • Mankind's Oldest Modern Book (1994)
  • Its Power in Your Life (1997)

 

 

Music

Songbooks

Sing to Jehovah (2009; 135 Kingdom songs; words and melodies composed by Jehovah's Witnesses)
Sing Praises to Jehovah (1984; 225 Kingdom songs; words and melodies composed by Jehovah's Witnesses)
Singing and Accompanying Yourselves With Music in Your Hearts (1966; 119 songs; orchestral recordings were made, and used as accompaniment in congregation meetings. Some vocal selections were also recorded.)
Songs to Jehovah’s Praise (1950; 91 songs, more up-to-date themes without archaic language)
Kingdom Service Song Book (1944; 62 songs)
Songs of Praise to Jehovah (1928; 337 songs; a mixture of Bible Students' compositions and older hymns)Kingdom Hymns (1925; 80 songs, with music, especially for children)
Hymns of the Millennial Dawn (1905; 333 songs published in 1890, with music added)
Zion’s Glad Songs (1900; 82 songs, many written by one Bible Student, to supplement the earlier collection)
Zion’s Glad Songs of the Morning (1896; published as the “Watch Tower” of February 1, words for 11 songs, with music; lyrics written by Bible Students
Poems and Hymns of Millennial Dawn (1890; 151 poems and 333 hymns, published without music. Most were the works of well-known writers)

Songs of the Bride (1879; 144 hymns expressing the desires and hopes of Christ’s bride)

Recordings

• Sing to Jehovah - Piano Accompaniment (CD, MP3 and AAC)
• Sing to Jehovah - Vocal Renditions (5 CDs, MP3 and AAC)
• Sing Praises to Jehovah (music to accompany singing, CD)

Sing Praises to Jehovah (audiocassette)Sing Praises to Jehovah (phonograph records)

• Kingdom Melodies, Volumes 1 - 9 (orchestral arrangements, CD and MP3)

Kingdom Melodies, Volumes 1 - 9 (audiocassette)Singing Kingdom Songs (1996; vocal renditions, audiocassette and CD)Singing and Accompanying Yourselves With Music in Your Hearts (1980; orchestral arrangements, audiocassette) 

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Sources of doctrine

Jehovah's Witnesses believe their religion is a restoration of first-century Christianity.[130] Doctrines of Jehovah's Witnesses are established by the Governing Body, which assumes responsibility for interpreting and applying scripture.[53][131][132] The Watch Tower Society does not issue any single, comprehensive "statement of faith", but prefers to express its doctrinal position in a variety of ways in its publications.[133] Its publications teach that doctrinal changes and refinements result from a process of progressive revelation, in which God gradually reveals his will and purpose,[134][135][136][137] and that such enlightenment results from the application of reason and study,[138] the guidance of the holy spirit, and direction from Jesus Christ and angels.[139] The Society also teaches that members of the Governing Body are helped by the holy spirit to discern "deep truths", which are then considered by the entire Governing Body before it makes doctrinal decisions.[140] The religion's leadership, while disclaiming divine inspiration and infallibility,[141] is said to provide "divine guidance"[142] through its teachings described as "based on God's Word thus ... not from men, but from Jehovah."[143][144]

The entire Protestant canon of scripture is considered the inspired, inerrant word of God.[145] Jehovah's Witnesses consider the Bible to be scientifically and historically accurate and reliable[146] and interpret much of it literally, but accept parts of it as symbolic.[147] They consider the Bible to be the final authority for all their beliefs,[148] although sociologist Andrew Holden's ethnographic study of the religion concluded that pronouncements of the Governing Body, through Watch Tower Society publications, carry almost as much weight as the Bible.[149] Regular personal Bible reading is frequently recommended; Witnesses are discouraged from formulating doctrines and "private ideas" reached through Bible research independent of Watch Tower Society publications, and are cautioned against reading other religious literature.[150][151][152] Adherents are told to have "complete confidence" in the leadership, avoid skepticism about what is taught in the Watch Tower Society's literature, and "not advocate or insist on personal opinions or harbor private ideas when it comes to Bible understanding."[153][154][155][156] The religion makes no provision for members to criticize or contribute to official teachings[157] and all Witnesses must abide by its doctrines and organizational requirements.[158]
 

Jehovah and Jesus Christ

Jehovah's Witnesses emphasize the use of God's name, represented in the Hebrew Scriptures of the Bible by the Tetragrammaton.[159][160] In English we prefer to use the name Jehovah.[161] We believe that Jehovah is the only true God, the creator of all things, and the "Universal Sovereign". We believe that all worship should be directed toward Him, and that he is not part of a Trinity;[162] consequently, our religion places more emphasis on Jehovah God than on Christ.[163][164] We believe that the holy spirit is Jehovah God's applied power or "active force", rather than a person.[165][166]
 

The Tetragrammaton

Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus is God's only direct creation, that everything else was created by means of Christ, and that the initial unassisted act of creation uniquely identifies Jesus as God's "only-begotten Son".[167] Jesus served as a redeemer and a ransom sacrifice to pay for the sins of humanity.[168] They believe Jesus died on a single upright torture stake rather than the traditional cross.[169] They believe that references in the Bible to the Archangel Michael, Abaddon (Apollyon), and the Word all refer to Jesus.[170] Jesus is considered to be the only intercessor and high priest between God and humanity, and appointed by God as the king and judge of his kingdom.[171] His role as a mediator (referred to in 1 Timothy 2:5) is applied to the 'anointed' class, though the 'other sheep' are said to also benefit from the arrangement.[172]
 

Satan

Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Satan was originally a perfect angel who developed feelings of self-importance and craved worship. Satan caused Adam and Eve to disobey God, and humanity subsequently became participants in a challenge involving the competing claims of Jehovah and Satan to universal sovereignty.[173] Other angels who sided with Satan became demons.

Jehovah's Witnesses teach that Satan and his demons were cast down to earth from heaven after October 1, 1914,[174] at which point the end times began. Witnesses believe that Satan is the ruler of the current world order,[173] that human society is influenced and misled by Satan and his demons, and that they are a cause of human suffering. They believe that human governments are controlled by Satan,[175] but that he does not directly control each human ruler.[176]
 

Life after death

See also the video: What Happen's after Death?
Jehovah's Witnesses believe death is a state of non-existence with no consciousness. There is no Hell of fiery torment; Hades and Sheol are understood to refer to the condition of death, termed the common grave.[177] Jehovah's Witnesses consider the soul to be a life or a living body that can die.[178] Watch Tower Society publications teach that humanity is in a sinful state,[178] from which release is only possible by means of Jesus' shed blood as a ransom, or atonement, for the sins of humankind.[179]

Witnesses believe that a "little flock" go to heaven, but that the hope for life after death for the majority of "other sheep" involves being resurrected by God to a cleansed earth after Armageddon. They interpret Revelation 14:1–5 to mean that the number of Christians going to heaven is limited to exactly 144,000, who will rule with Jesus as kings and priests over earth.[180] Jehovah's Witnesses teach that only they meet scriptural requirements for surviving Armageddon, but that God is the final judge.[181][182][183] During Christ's millennial reign, most people who died prior to Armageddon will be resurrected with the prospect of living forever; they will be taught the proper way to worship God to prepare them for their final test at the end of the millennium.[184][185]
 

God's kingdom

 

Eschatology

Main article: Eschatology of Jehovah's Witnesses
A central teaching of Jehovah's Witnesses is that the current world era, or "system of things", entered the "last days" in 1914 and faces imminent destruction through intervention by God and Jesus Christ, leading to deliverance for those who worship God acceptably.[192] They consider all other present-day religions to be false, identifying them with "Babylon the Great", or the "harlot", of Revelation 17,[193] and believe that they will soon be destroyed by the United Nations, which they believe is represented in scripture by the scarlet-colored wild beast of Revelation chapter 17. This development will mark the beginning of the "great tribulation".[194] Satan will subsequently attack Jehovah's Witnesses, an action that will prompt God to begin the war of Armageddon, during which all forms of government and all people not counted as Christ's "sheep", or true followers, will be destroyed. After Armageddon, God will extend his heavenly kingdom to include earth, which will be transformed into a paradise similar to the Garden of Eden.[195] After Armageddon, most of those who had died before God's intervention will gradually be resurrected during "judgment day" lasting for one thousand years. This judgment will be based on their actions after resurrection rather than past deeds. At the end of the thousand years, a final test will take place when Satan is released to mislead perfect mankind. Those who fail will be destroyed, along with Satan and his demons. The end result will be a fully tested, glorified human race. Christ will then hand all authority back to God.[196]

Watch Tower Society publications teach that Jesus Christ began to rule in heaven as king of God's kingdom in October 1914, and that Satan was subsequently ousted from heaven to the earth, resulting in "woe" to humanity. They believe that Jesus rules invisibly, from heaven, perceived only as a series of "signs". They base this belief on a rendering of the Greek word parousia—usually translated as "coming" when referring to Christ—as "presence". They believe Jesus' presence includes an unknown period beginning with his inauguration as king in heaven in 1914, and ending when he comes to bring a final judgment against humans on earth. They thus depart from the mainstream Christian belief that the "second coming" of Matthew 24 refers to a single moment of arrival on earth to judge humans.[197][198]
 

Practices

Worship

Meetings for worship and study are held at Kingdom Halls, which are typically functional in character, and do not contain religious symbols.[199] Witnesses are assigned to a congregation in whose "territory" they usually reside and attend weekly services they refer to as "meetings" as scheduled by congregation elders. The meetings are largely devoted to study of Watch Tower Society literature and the Bible. The format of the meetings is established by the religion's headquarters, and the subject matter for most meetings is the same worldwide.[199] Congregations meet for two sessions each week comprising five distinct meetings that total about three-and-a-half hours, typically gathering mid-week (three meetings) and on the weekend (two meetings). Prior to 2009, congregations met three times each week; these meetings were condensed, with the intention that members dedicate an evening for "family worship".[200][201] Gatherings are opened and closed with kingdom songs (hymns) and brief prayers. Each year, Witnesses from a number of congregations that form a "circuit" gather for one-day, and two-day assemblies. Several circuits meet once a year for a three-day "district convention", usually at rented stadiums or auditoriums. Their most important and solemn event is the commemoration of the "Lord's Evening Meal", or "Memorial of Christ's Death" on the date of the Jewish Passover.[202]

Different Schools Provided for Training within Jehovah's Witnesses
Do Jehovah's Witnesses Practice Tithing?
 

Evangelism

Jehovah's Witnesses are known for their preaching from house to house.
See also: Jehovah's Witnesses publications
Jehovah's Witnesses are perhaps best known for their efforts to spread their beliefs, most notably by visiting people from house to house,[203][204][205] distributing literature published by the Watch Tower Society in 700 languages.[206] The objective is to start a regular "Bible study" with any person who is not already a member.[207] Once the study course is completed, the individual is expected to become baptized as a member of the group.[208][209] Witnesses are told they are under a biblical command to engage in public preaching.[210][211] They are instructed to devote as much time as possible to their ministry and are required to submit an individual monthly "Field Service Report".[212][213] Baptized members who fail to submit a report every month are termed "irregular" and may be counseled by elders;[214][215] those who do not submit a report for six consecutive months are termed "inactive".[216]
 

Ethics and morality

See article: Sex and Jehovah's Witnesses
Their views of morality reflect conservative Christian values. All sexual relations outside of marriage are grounds for expulsion if the individual is not deemed repentant;[217][218] homosexual activity is considered a serious sin, and same-sex marriages are forbidden. Abortion is considered murder.[219] Suicide is considered to be "self-inflicted murder" and a sin against God.[220] Modesty in dress and grooming is frequently emphasized. Gambling, drunkenness, illegal drugs, and tobacco use are forbidden.[221] Drinking of alcoholic beverages is permitted in moderation.[219] 

The family structure is patriarchal. The husband is considered to have authority on family decisions, but is encouraged to solicit his wife's thoughts and feelings, as well as those of his children. Marriages are required to be monogamous and legally registered.[222][223] Marrying a non-believer, or endorsing such a union, is strongly discouraged and carries religious sanctions.[224][225] Divorce is discouraged, and remarriage is forbidden unless a divorce is obtained on the grounds of adultery, termed "a scriptural divorce".[226] If a divorce is obtained for any other reason, remarriage is considered adulterous unless the prior spouse has died or is since considered to have committed fornication.[227] Extreme physical abuse, willful non-support of one's family, and what the religion terms "absolute endangerment of spirituality" are considered grounds for legal separation.[228][229]
 

Disciplinary action

Main article: Jehovah's Witnesses and congregational discipline
Formal discipline is administered by congregation elders. When a baptized member is accused of committing a serious sin—usually cases of sexual misconduct[115][230] or charges of apostasy for disputing the Watch Tower Society's doctrines[231][232]—a judicial committee is formed to determine guilt, provide help and possibly administer discipline. Disfellowshipping, a form of shunning, is the strongest form of discipline, administered to an offender deemed unrepentant.[233] Contact with disfellowshipped individuals is limited to direct family members living in the same home, and with congregation elders who may invite disfellowshipped persons to apply for reinstatement;[234][235] formal business dealings may continue if contractually or financially obliged.[236] Witnesses are taught that avoiding social and spiritual interaction with disfellowshipped individuals keeps the congregation free from immoral influence and that "losing precious fellowship with loved ones may help [the shunned individual] to come 'to his senses,' see the seriousness of his wrong, and take steps to return to Jehovah."[237] The practice of shunning may also serve to deter other members from dissident behavior.[238] Members who disassociate (formally resign) are described in Watch Tower Society literature as wicked and are also shunned.[239][240][241] Expelled individuals may eventually be reinstated to the congregation if deemed repentant by elders in the congregation in which the disfellowshipping was enforced.[242] Reproof is a lesser form of discipline given formally by a judicial committee to a baptized Witness who is considered repentant of serious sin; the reproved person temporarily loses conspicuous privileges of service, but suffers no restriction of social or spiritual fellowship.[243] Marking, a curtailing of social but not spiritual fellowship, is practiced if a baptized member persists in a course of action regarded as a violation of Bible principles but not a serious sin.[note 4]

Separateness

Main article: Jehovah's Witnesses and governments
Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the Bible condemns the mixing of religions, on the basis that there can only be one truth from God, and therefore reject interfaith and ecumenical movements.[244][245][246] They believe that only their religion represents true Christianity, and that other religions fail to meet all the requirements set by God and will soon be destroyed.[247] Jehovah's Witnesses are taught that it is vital to remain "separate from the world." Watch Tower Society publications define the "world" as "the mass of mankind apart from Jehovah's approved servants" and teach that it is morally contaminated and ruled by Satan.[248][249][250] Witnesses are taught that association with "worldly" people presents a "danger" to their faith,[251] and are instructed to minimize social contact with non-members to better maintain their own standards of morality.[252][253][254][255]

Jehovah's Witnesses believe their highest allegiance belongs to God's kingdom, which is viewed as an actual government in heaven, with Christ as king. They remain politically neutral, do not seek public office, and are discouraged from voting, though individual members may participate in uncontroversial community improvement issues.[256][257] They do not celebrate religious holidays such as Christmas and Easter, nor do they observe birthdays, nationalistic holidays, or other celebrations they consider to honor people other than Jesus. They feel that these and many other customs have pagan origins or reflect a nationalistic or political spirit. Their position is that these traditional holidays reflect Satan's control over the world.[258][259][260] Witnesses are told that spontaneous giving at other times can help their children to not feel deprived of birthdays or other celebrations.[261]

They do not work in industries associated with the military, do not serve in the armed services,[262] and refuse national military service, which in some countries may result in their arrest and imprisonment.[263] They do not salute or pledge allegiance to flags or sing national anthems or patriotic songs.[264] Jehovah's Witnesses see themselves as a worldwide brotherhood that transcends national boundaries and ethnic loyalties.[265][266] Sociologist Ronald Lawson has suggested the religion's intellectual and organizational isolation, coupled with the intense indoctrination of adherents, rigid internal discipline and considerable persecution, has contributed to the consistency of its sense of urgency in its apocalyptic message.[267] 

 

See also: Are Jehovah's Witnesses a Religion?

References

 

• Yearbook 2002, Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, p. 31, 2002
• Van Voorst,Robert E. (2012). RELG: World (with Religion CourseMate with eBook Printed Access Card). Cengage Learning. p. 288. ISBN 1-1117-2620-5.
• Organized to Do Jehovah's Will, Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society, 2005, pages 17–18.
• "Cooperating With the Governing Body Today,", The Watchtower, March 15, 1990, page 19.
• Beckford 1975, p. 119
• "Focus on the Goodness of Jehovah's Organization". The Watchtower: 22. 15 July 2006.
• "Impart God's Progressive Revelation to Mankind", The Watchtower, March 1, 1965, pp. 158–159
• Penton 1997, pp. 165–171
• "Flashes of Light—Great and Small", The Watchtower, May 15, 1995, page 15.
• Penton 1997, p. 165
• J. F. Rutherford, Preparation, Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society, 1933, page 64, 67, "Enlightenment proceeds from Jehovah by and through Christ Jesus and is given to the faithful anointed on earth at the temple, and brings great peace and consolation to them. Again Zechariah talked with the angel of the Lord, which shows that the remnant are instructed by the angels of the Lord. The remnant do not hear audible sounds, because such is not necessary. Jehovah has provided his own good way to convey thoughts to the minds of his anointed ones ... Those of the remnant, being honest and true, must say, We do not know; and the Lord enlightens them, sending his angels for that very purpose."
• "The Spirit Searches into the Deep Things of God", The Watchtower, July 15, 2010, page 23, "When the time comes to clarify a spiritual matter in our day, holy spirit helps responsible representatives of 'the faithful and discreet slave' at world headquarters to discern deep truths that were not previously understood. The Governing Body as a whole considers adjusted explanations. What they learn, they publish for the benefit of all."
• "Do We Need Help to Understand the Bible?". The Watchtower: 19. February 15, 1981. "True, the brothers preparing these publications are not infallible. Their writings are not inspired as are those of Paul and the other Bible writers. (2 Tim. 3:16) And so, at times, it has been necessary, as understanding became clearer, to correct views. (Prov. 4:18)"
• "Do You See the Evidence of God's Guidance?", The Watchtower, April 15, 2011, pages 3–5, "How, then, do we react when we receive divine direction? Do we try to apply it “right afterward”? Or do we continue doing things just as we have been accustomed to doing them? Are we familiar with up-to-date directions, such as those regarding conducting home Bible studies, preaching to foreign speaking people, regularly sharing in family worship, cooperating with Hospital Liaison Committees, and conducting ourselves properly at conventions? ... Do you clearly discern the evidence of divine guidance? Jehovah uses his organization to guide us, his people, through “the wilderness” during these last days of Satan’s wicked world."
• "Unity Identifies True Worship", The Watchtower, September 15, 2010, page 13 par.8 "This spiritual food is based on God’s Word. Thus, what is taught is not from men but from Jehovah."
• "Overseers of Jehovah’s People", The Watchtower, June 15, 1957, "Let us now unmistakably identify Jehovah’s channel of communication for our day, that we may continue in his favor ... It is vital that we appreciate this fact and respond to the directions of the “slave” as we would to the voice of God, because it is His provision."
• Penton 1997, p. 172
• All Scripture is Inspired of God, Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society, 1990, page 336.
• All Scripture is Inspired of God, Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society, 1990, page 9.
• Reasoning From The Scriptures | pp. 199–208 Jehovah's Witnesses
• Holden & 2002 Portrait, p. 67, "Materials such as The Watchtower are almost as significant to the Witnesses as the Bible, since the information is presented as the inspired work of theologians, and they are, therefore, believed to contain as much truth as biblical texts."
• James A. Beverley, Crisis of Allegiance, Welch Publishing Company, Burlington, Ontario, 1986, ISBN 0-920413-37-4, pages 25–26, 101, "For every passage in Society literature that urges members to be bold and courageous in critical pursuits, there are many others that warn about independent thinking and the peril of questioning the organization ... Fear of disobedience to the Governing Body keeps Jehovah's Witnesses from carefully checking into biblical doctrine or allegations concerning false prophecy, faulty scholarship, and injustice. Witnesses are told not to read books like this one."
• "Keep Clear of False Worship!", The Watchtower, 15 March 2006, "True Christians keep clear of false worship, rejecting false religious teachings. This means that we avoid exposure to religious programs on radio and television as well as religious literature that promotes lies about God and his Word."
• "Questions From Readers—Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses decline to exchange their Bible study aids for the religious literature of people they meet". The Watchtower: 31. May 1, 1984. "So it would be foolhardy, as well as a waste of valuable time, for Jehovah’s Witnesses to accept and expose themselves to false religious literature that is designed to deceive."
• Question Box, Our Kingdom Ministry, September 2007, "Throughout the earth, Jehovah’s people are receiving ample spiritual instruction and encouragement at congregation meetings, assemblies, and conventions, as well as through the publications of Jehovah’s organization. Under the guidance of his holy spirit and on the basis of his Word of truth, Jehovah provides what is needed so that all of God’s people may be fitly united in the same mind and in the same line of thought and remain stabilized in the faith. Surely we are grateful for Jehovah’s spiritual provisions in these last days. Thus, the faithful and discreet slave does not endorse any literature, meetings, or Web sites that are not produced or organized under its oversight."
• "Make Your Advancement Manifest", The Watchtower, August 1, 2001, page 14, "Since oneness is to be observed, a mature Christian must be in unity and full harmony with fellow believers as far as faith and knowledge are concerned. He does not advocate or insist on personal opinions or harbor private ideas when it comes to Bible understanding. Rather, he has complete confidence in the truth as it is revealed by Jehovah God through his Son, Jesus Christ, and the faithful and discreet slave."
• Testimony by Fred Franz, Transcript, Lord Strachan vs. Douglas Walsh, 1954. page 123, Q: "Did you imply that the individual member has the right of reading the books and the Bible and forming his own view as to the proper interpretation of Holy Writ? A:" .... No....The Scripture is there given in support of the statement, and therefore the individual when he looks up the Scripture and thereby verifies the statement,...search[es] the Scripture to see whether these things were so."
• "Do We Need Help to Understand the Bible?", The Watchtower, February 15, 1981, page 19, "Jesus’ disciples wrote many letters to Christian congregations, to persons who were already in the way of the truth. But nowhere do we read that those brothers first, in a skeptical frame of mind, checked the Scriptures to make certain that those letters had Scriptural backing, that the writers really knew what they were talking about. We can benefit from this consideration. If we have once established what instrument God is using as his 'slave' to dispense spiritual food to his people, surely Jehovah is not pleased if we receive that food as though it might contain something harmful. We should have confidence in the channel God is using."
• Beckford 1975, pp. 84, 89, 92, 119–120
• "Questions From Readers", The Watchtower April 1, 1986 pp. 30–31.
• Holden, Andrew (2002). Jehovah's Witnesses: Portrait of a Contemporary Religious Movement. Routledge. p. 24. ISBN 0-415-26609-2.
• Ringnes, Hege Kristin; Helje Kringlebotn Sødal (ed.) (2009). Jehovas vitner—en flerfaglig studie (in Norwegian). Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. p. 27.
• Holden, A. (2002). Cavorting With the Devil: Jehovah's Witnesses Who Abandon Their Faith (PDF). Department of Sociology, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YL, UK. p. Endnote . Retrieved 2009-06-21.

Alan Rogerson (1969). Millions Now Living Will Never Die. Constable. p. 87. Beckford 1975, p. 105 Revelation Its Grand Climax, Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society, 1988, pg 36, "In the songbook produced by Jehovah’s people in 1905, there were twice as many songs praising Jesus as there were songs praising Jehovah God. In their 1928 songbook, the number of songs extolling Jesus was about the same as the number extolling Jehovah. But in the latest songbook of 1984, Jehovah is honored by four times as many songs as is Jesus. This is in harmony with Jesus’ own words: 'The Father is greater than I am.' Love for Jehovah must be preeminent, accompanied by deep love for Jesus and appreciation of his precious sacrifice and office as God’s High Priest and King." Alan Rogerson (1969). Millions Now Living Will Never Die. Constable. p. 90. "What is the Holy Spirit?". The Watchtower: 5. October 1, 2009. "There is a close connection between the holy spirit and the power of God. The holy spirit is the means by which Jehovah exerts his power. Put simply, the holy spirit is God’s applied power, or his active force." Hoekema 1963, p. 262 Hoekema 1963, pp. 276–277 Penton 1997, p. 372 Hoekema 1963, p. 270 "Stay in the “City of Refuge” and Live!", The Watchtower, November 15, 1995, page 19 Penton 1997, pp. 188–189 Penton 1997, pp. 188–190 Hoekema 1963, pp. 298–299 Holden & 2002 Portrait, p. 25 "Identifying the Wild Beast and Its Mark". The Watchtower: 5. 1 April 2004. "This does not mean, however, that every human ruler is a direct tool of Satan." Hoekema 1963, pp. 322–324 Hoekema 1963, pp. 265–269 Penton 1997, p. 186 Penton 1997, p. 193–194 "Remaining Organized for Survival Into the Millennium", The Watchtower, September 1, 1989, page 19, "Only Jehovah's Witnesses, those of the anointed remnant and the 'great crowd,'as a united organization under the protection of the Supreme Organizer, have any Scriptural hope of surviving the impending end of this doomed system dominated by Satan the Devil." You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth,, Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society, 1989, pg 255, "Do not conclude that there are different roads, or ways, that you can follow to gain life in God's new system. There is only one ... there will be only one organization—God's visible organization—that will survive the fast-approaching 'great tribulation.' It is simply not true that all religions lead to the same goal. You must be part of Jehovah's organization, doing God's will, in order to receive his blessing of everlasting life." "Our Readers Ask: Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe That They Are the Only Ones Who Will Be Saved?", The Watchtower, November 1, 2008, page 28, "Jehovah's Witnesses hope to be saved. However, they also believe that it is not their job to judge who will be saved. Ultimately, God is the Judge. He decides." Hoekema 1963, pp. 315–319 Insight on the Scriptures Volume 1 p. 606 "Declare Righteous"             Hoekema 1963, p. 297 Hoekema 1963, pp. 286 "Apocalypse—When?", The Watchtower, February 15, 1986, page 6. Penton 1997, p. 180 Hoekema 1963, pp. 307–321 Penton 1997, p. 17–19 The Watchtower 10/1/92 p. 16 par. 6 "The Messiah’s Presence and His Rule" Holden & 2002 Portrait, p. 64–69 2010 Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses: p. 6 Highlights of the Past Year "UPBUILDING AND ENJOYABLE FAMILY WORSHIP" The Watchtower 5/15 2011 p. 14 par 13 Christian Families—“Keep Ready” Maintain a Family Worship Evening Hoekema 1963, p. 292 Crompton, Robert (1996). Counting the Days to Armageddon. Cambridge: James Clarke & Co. p. 5. ISBN 0-227-67939-3. Rogerson, Alan (1969). Millions Now Living Will Never Die: A Study of Jehovah's Witnesses. Constable & Co, London. p. 1. ISBN 978-0094559400. Whalen, William J. (1962). Armageddon Around the Corner: A Report on Jehovah's Witnesses. New York: John Day Company. p. 15,18. "Global Printing—Helping People to Learn About God", online, jw.org Ringnes, Hege Kristin; Helje Kringlebotn Sødal (ed.) (2009). Jehovas vitner—en flerfaglig studie (in Norwegian). Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. p. 43. "Question Box: How long should a formal Bible study be conducted with an individual in the Knowledge book?". 'Our Kingdom Ministry. October 1996. "We want people to receive a basic knowledge of the truth. Yet it is expected that within a relatively short period of time, an effective teacher will be able to assist a sincere average student to acquire sufficient knowledge to make an intelligent decision to serve Jehovah... (if there is no) clear evidence of his desire to serve Jehovah .... it may be advisable to discontinue the study." Botting, Heather; Gary Botting (1984). The Orwellian World of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 77. ISBN 0-8020-6545-7. "The society states explicitly that all Bible studies should quickly show signs of 'real progress' to be deemed worthy of pursuit ... unless the potential converts are willing to give clear indication that they accept both the doctrines and the consequent responsibilities of attending meetings and going from door to door themselves, the study should be discontinued." Bearing Thorough Witness About God's Kingdom, Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society, 2009, page 63, "Do you obey the command to bear thorough witness, even if the assignment causes you some apprehension?" "Determined to bear thorough witness," The Watchtower, December 15, 2008, page 19, "When the resurrected Jesus spoke to disciples gathered in Galilee, likely 500 of them, he commanded: 'Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you.' That command applies to all true Christians today." Botting, Heather; Gary Botting (1984). The Orwellian World of Jehovah's Witnesses. University of Toronto Press. p. 52. ISBN 0-8020-6545-7. "Do You Contribute to an Accurate Report?", Our Kingdom Ministry, December 2002, page 8, "Jehovah’s organization today instructs us to report our field service activity each month ... At the end of the month, the book study overseer makes sure that all in the group have followed through on their responsibility to report their activity." "Regularity in Service Brings Blessings", Our Kingdom Ministry, May 1984, page 7. "Helping Irregular Publishers". Our Kingdom Ministry: 7. December 1987. "Keep the Word of Jehovah Moving Speedily". Our Kingdom Ministry: 1. October 1982. Chryssides, G.D. (1999). Exploring New Religions. Continuum International Publishing Group. p. 103. ISBN 0-304-33651-3. "Imitate Jehovah—Exercise Justice and Righteousness", The Watchtower, August 1, 1998, page 16. Holden & 2002 Portrait, pp. 26–27, 173 "Questions From Readers". The Watchtower: 30,31. June 15, 2002. Penton 1997, pp. 152, 180 "The Bible's Viewpoint What Does It Mean to Be the Head of the House?".Awake!: 26. July 8, 2004. "Christian Weddings That Bring Joy". The Watchtower: 11. 15 April 1984. Shepherd the Flock of God. pp. 37–38, 124–125. "How should individual Christians and the congregation as a whole view the Bible advice to marry "only in the Lord"?". The Watchtower: 31. 15 March 1982. Penton 1997, pp. 110–112 "Adultery". Insight on the Scriptures 1. p. 53. "Marriage—Why Many Walk Out", Awake!, July 8, 1993, page 6, "A legal divorce or a legal separation may provide a measure of protection from extreme abuse or willful nonsupport." "When Marital Peace Is Threatened". The Watchtower: 22. 1 November 1988. Beckford 1975, pp. 54–55 Penton 1997, pp. 106–108 Osamu Muramoto (August 1998). "Bioethics of the refusal of blood by Jehovah's Witnesses: Part 1. Should bioethical deliberation consider dissidents' views?". Journal of Medical Ethics 24 (4): 223–230.doi:10.1136/jme.24.4.223. PMC 1377670. PMID 9752623. The Watchtower April 15, 1988. Jehovah's Witnesses Official Media Web Site: Our History and Organization, "Do you shun former members? ... If, however, someone unrepentantly practices serious sins, such as drunkenness, stealing or adultery, he will be disfellowshipped and such an individual is avoided by former fellow-worshipers. ... The marriage relationship and normal family affections and dealings can continue. ... Disfellowshipped individuals may continue to attend religious services and, if they wish, they may receive spiritual counsel from the elders with a view to their being restored. They are always welcome to return to the faith [emphasis retained from source]" "Display Christian Loyalty When a Relative Is Disfellowshipped". Our Kingdom Ministry: 3–4. August 2002. "Disfellowshipping-How to View It". The Watchtower: 24. 15 September 1981. "Appendix: How to Treat a Disfellowshipped person". Keep Yourselves in God's Love. Jehovah's Witnesses. 2008. pp. 207–209. Holden & 2002 Portrait, p. 163 "Disfellowshiping—How to View It", The Watchtower, September 15, 1981, page 23. "Do You Hate Lawlessness?", The Watchtower, February 15, 2011, page 31. Franz, Raymond. Crisis of Conscience. p. 358. Shepherd the Flock of God. Watch Tower Society. p. 119. "Questions From Readers", The Watchtower, January 1, 1983 pp. 30–31. "Should the Religions Unite?". The Watchtower: 741–742. 15 December 1953. "Is Interfaith God's Way?". The Watchtower: 69. 1 February 1952. Beckford 1975, p. 202, "The ideological argument states that, since absolute truth is unitary and exclusive of all relativisation, there can only 'logically' be one human organization to represent it. Consequently, all other religious organizations are in error and are to be strictly avoided. The absolutist view of truth further implies that, since anything less than absolute truth can only corrupt and destroy it, there can be no justification for Jehovah's witnesses having any kind of association with other religionists, however sincere the motivation might be." "15 Worship That God Approves". What Does The Bible Really Teach?. p. 145. Reasoning From the Scriptures, Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society, 1989, pages 435–436. "Live a Balanced, Simple Life", The Watchtower, July 15, 1989, page 11. Holden & 2002 Portrait, p. 12 "Keep Your Distance When Danger Threatens". The Watchtower: 23. February 15, 1994. "Steering Clear of Danger ... We must also be on guard against extended association with worldly people. Perhaps it is a neighbor, a school friend, a workmate, or a business associate. ... What are some of the dangers of such a friendship? We could begin to minimize the urgency of the times we live in or take a growing interest in material rather than spiritual things. Perhaps, because of a fear of displeasing our worldly friend, we would even desire to be accepted by the world." Holden & 2002 Portrait, pp. 109–112 Franz, Raymond (2007). In Search of Christian Freedom. Commentary Press. p. 409. ISBN 0-914675-17-6. ""Each One Will Carry His Own Load", The Watchtower, March 15, 2006, page 23. Bryan R. Wilson, "The Persistence of Sects", Diskus, Journal of the British Association for the Study of Religions, Vol 1, No. 2, 1993, "They have extensive contact with the wider public, [in Britain in 1989, 108,000 publishers undertook 23 million hours of house-calls]. Yet, they remain little affected by that exposure—they confine their contacts to their single-minded purpose and avoid all other occasions for association." Questions From Readers, The Watchtower, November 1, 1999, p. 28,"As to whether they will personally vote for someone running in an election, each one of Jehovah's Witnesses makes a decision based on his Bible-trained conscience and an understanding of his responsibility to God and to the State." Questions From Readers, The Watchtower, March 1, 1983, p. 30 Reasoning From The Scriptures p. 178 Holidays The Watchtower 8/15/09 p. 22 par. 20 “Keep Yourselves in God’s Love” The Watchtower 9/15/68 p. 573 par 6 "The Seriousness of It" The Watchtower 10/15/92 p. 18 par. 21 "Work to Preserve Your Family Into God’s New World" Worship the Only True God, Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society, 2002, p. 159. Korea government promises to adopt alternative service system for conscientious objectors Education, Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society, 2002, pp. 20–23 Owens, Gene (September 1997). "Trials of a Jehovah's Witness.(The Faith of Journalists)". Nieman Reports. Racial and ethnic unity Jehovah’s Witnesses Official Media Web Site Ronald Lawson, "Sect-state relations: Accounting for the differing trajectories of Seventh-Day Adventists and Jehovah's Witnesses", Sociology of Religion, Winter 1995, "The urgency of the Witness's apocalyptic has changed very little over time. The intellectual isolation of the Witness leaders has allowed them to retain their traditional position, and it is they who continue to be the chief purveyors of the radical eschataology ....This commitment (to principle) was bolstered by their organizational isolation, intense indoctrination of adherents, rigid internal discipline, and considerable persecution."